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Chapter 1

Outside the courthouse, my mother, Melissa Tanner, shoved my duffel bag into my arms. She pulled out her phone and kept checking the date of the lottery drawing before waving me off."Don't call me unless it's important. I've got a whole family to deal with over here."All she cared about was that ten-million-dollar lottery ticket. She couldn't wait to get rid of me, the burden in her life.I said nothing. Bag in hand, I walked over to the Maybach waiting at the curb.My father, Derek Bennett, frowned as he eyed my threadbare, pilled clothes.The back window rolled down. Carson Sutton, my stepmother's son, pinched his nose in disgust. "So this is your son from the sticks, Mr. Bennett? What's that sour reek coming off his clothes?"In the front passenger seat, his older sister, Natalie Sutton, turned and gave me a cold once-over. She didn't say a word, but the contempt in her eyes was unmistakable.Dad stood outside the car door, looking flustered and awkward. He wanted to offer

Chapter 2

Rebecca glanced at Carson. "We can afford a few outfits. Don't embarrass us."Dad immediately chimed in, "Exactly. You really think of everything, Rebecca."Then, he turned and glared at me. "What are you waiting for? Thank Ms. Sutton right now."I took the shopping bags. "Thank you, Ms. Sutton."…Half an hour later, I stepped into Rebecca's house—a mansion that felt more like a sprawling estate.The first things that caught my eye were an opulent spiral staircase and a crystal chandelier.In my past life, Mom had used her lottery winnings to buy a luxury condo, but even that would have looked tiny compared to this place.Still, none of this had anything to do with me.I carried my clothes and quietly retreated to the room Dad had pointed out as mine.It was spacious, with a soft bed.I lay down and closed my eyes as a dull ache began to throb in my head.…At dinner, Dad carefully taught me proper table manners. "Hold your knife and fork like this. And try not to slurp y

Chapter 3

"Don't take Carson's behavior to heart," Rebecca said.She poured a glass of warm water, pulled a box of painkillers from the first-aid kit, and handed them to me.I accepted them and swallowed two pills. "Thank you."She studied my pale face. "When I was sick, I used to lie awake all night too. Back then, the doctors told me I wouldn't last six months. Every night, it hurt so much I wanted to slam my head against the wall. Even breathing felt like torture."Everyone around me was just waiting for me to die, already planning how to divide my assets. They all thought I'd never pull through. But I refused to give up. I gritted my teeth and made it through chemo, then surgery. And look at me now—alive and well."She turned away, looking out at the night sky. "Felix, no matter how other people treat you, your life belongs to you. Don't give up on it so easily."For the first time since my rebirth, I felt genuine warmth from another human being.I cupped the warm glass in my hands. "

Chapter 4

Mom's eyes were bloodshot, her hair disheveled, and she reeked of alcohol.She seized my arm in a death grip. "The lottery ticket's gone! My family's gone! Everything's gone!"She glared at me viciously, spit flying in my face as she yelled, "I remember you were diagnosed with some illness in our past life! You probably still have it, so go tell your stepmom right now. She's loaded. "Squeeze some money out of her for me, or I'll never stop hounding you. Neither of us will ever get a moment's peace!"I frowned and tried to shake off her grip. "Let go."Humiliated and furious, Mom raised her hand to slap me. "How dare you talk to me like that, you ungrateful brat!"Just then, a hand caught hers in midair.Rebecca had come up behind us. She flung Mom's hand aside and shielded me behind her.Natalie stepped up next and shoved Mom away. "Get lost!"Mom staggered back a few steps, nearly losing her footing. As her eyes darted between Rebecca and Natalie, all her bluster instantly d

Chapter 5

When I opened my eyes again, all I could see was a glaring, cold white.Rebecca sat on the couch beside my hospital bed, a stack of test results in her hands, her brows slightly furrowed as she read through them.When the door opened and the attending physician walked in, Rebecca closed the reports and handed them to the assistant behind her."From now on, I want the best pain management you have," she told the doctor. "Spare no expense."The doctor nodded. "Don't worry, Ms. Sutton. We'll do everything we can to ease his pain."Rebecca turned and met my gaze. "You're awake. Have some water."She picked up the thermos on the table, poured a cup of warm water, slipped a straw into it, and held it to my lips.I took a small sip through the straw, feeling the moisture ease my parched throat. "Thank you, Ms. Sutton."Rebecca set the cup back on the table, pulled out a tissue, and handed it to me. "The doctor said you need plenty of rest, so I arranged a leave of absence from school

Chapter 6

Carson walked over, grabbed a dish towel from the counter, and wrapped it around both sides of the pot. "Don't you know you're supposed to wear oven mitts?"Dad froze, rooted to the spot, unsure of what to do. "I… I was in a hurry and forgot."Carson picked up the pot and headed toward the dining room. "Go grab a bowl. Felix is probably hungry by now."Dad's eyes stung with tears, and he quickly turned to get a bowl from the cabinet.They walked into my room one after the other. Carson set the pot on the small tray table. "Have it while it's hot. He simmered it all afternoon, and it's cooked just right."Dad handed me a bowl of broth, avoiding my eyes. "Careful. It's hot."I took the bowl and felt the warmth seep through the porcelain. "Thank you."Carson pulled up a chair and sat down. "From now on, don't carry anything this hot yourself," he told Dad. "It's not like we don't have maids."Dad wiped his hands awkwardly. "I just felt better making it myself."Carson didn't say

Chapter 7

Rebecca's eyes were cold, without the slightest flicker of emotion. "I don't care what memories you have. I still haven't settled the score with you for harassing Felix outside last time."Mom swallowed and forced herself to look calm. "He's my son. I have every right to come looking for him. I heard he's so sick he's about to die. Keeping him around will only be a burden to you. Why not give me some money, and I'll take him away?"Rebecca stood up and looked down at her. "I warned you before that if you ever showed your face here again, I'd make sure you spent the rest of your life unable to even afford food."She turned to the security guards standing off to the side. "Break one of her legs and throw her out of the city. Don't let her set foot here again."The guards stepped forward and grabbed Mom by the arms, one on each side, hoisting her up."Ms. Sutton! Ms. Sutton, you can't do this! I was wrong! I don't want the money anymore!"Mom's pleas for mercy gradually faded outsid

Chapter 8

"I'd always lived with Grandpa before," I went on. "And when I lived with Mom in my past life, I never even left the state."Rebecca nodded and pulled out her phone to look up travel options. "Alright. Where do you want to go?"I thought for a moment and replied, "Snowy mountains, the coast, and a lively festival."…The next day, the mansion was bustling. Dad was in my room with several large suitcases, packing my clothes.He folded a heavy down jacket and tucked it into the corner of one suitcase. "It's cold up in the snowy mountains. This one's windproof, so you're bringing it."I sat on the edge of the bed, watching his back as he busied himself. "You don't need to pack so much. Just a couple of changes of clothes will do."Dad paused with his back to me. "No. If you catch a cold, your headaches will get worse."He turned around and slipped a box of pre-sorted pills into my carry-on bag. "I've divided your pills up by dose. I'll remind you when it's time to take them."I l

Chapter 9

As my headache flared up, I bit down on the corner of the blanket, trying hard not to make a sound. My forehead was covered in cold sweat.Dad gently pushed the door open and walked in with a warm towel. He sat on the edge of the bed and laid the towel across my forehead. "Does it hurt that bad?"I kept my eyes closed, not wanting him to see how weak I was. "It's not too bad."Dad's hands trembled slightly as he clumsily rubbed my temples. "I've never really taken care of you before, so I might not be very good at this. Bear with me."The warmth on my forehead helped ease my tense nerves. "You don't have to take care of me. Go back to sleep."Dad didn't stop, and his voice was choked with emotion. "I can't sleep. Just let me stay with you for a little while."I didn't refuse again. As he gently rubbed my temples, I slowly drifted off to sleep.…A few days later, we arrived at the southern coast. A damp, salty night breeze drifted off the sea, sweeping away the muggy heat of th

Chapter 10

When I woke up again, the room was full of doctors.Rebecca listened to their report with a grave expression, her brows deeply furrowed. The doctors shook their heads, packed up their things, and left.Dad sat beside my bed, holding my hand tightly, silent tears streaming down his face.I stared up at the ceiling. My body felt weightless, as if it didn't belong to me. "How long was I asleep?"Natalie stepped forward, her voice slightly hoarse. "Two days."I tried to sit up, but I had no strength in my body at all.Carson quickly pressed my shoulders back down. "Don't move. Just lie still."I looked at the worry in their eyes and felt very calm inside. "Let's go back."…After we returned to the Sutton residence, I spent most of my time asleep. Whenever I was awake, I watched the leaves outside the window slowly turn yellow and drift to the ground.Rebecca sat beside my bed, peeling an apple with a paring knife. "Is there anything else you want to do?"I looked at her, my tho

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