Dying for Her Test, Reborn for Revenge
Mom has picked two potential brides for my younger brother, Elliot Wilson, and me.
One is Sarah Hawkins, a wealthy heiress whose eyes never leave Elliot.
I'm left with Melissa Wright, a daughter from a family of scholars. She's blind and confined to a wheelchair.
I don't look down on her. Instead, I take her to see every specialist I can find.
For that, I spend all my savings and continue working hard to support her.
Every doctor says there is nothing physically wrong with her legs, suggesting that it might be psychological.
So, I take Melissa to the beach to feel the ocean breeze. I take her traveling, letting her experience the rivers and the warmth of spring.
Then, Elliot and I get abducted.
When a kidnapper is about to stab Elliot in the chest, Melissa suddenly sprints forward. She grabs me and shoves me directly in front of Elliot.
I watch in horror as the knife pierces my heart.
Behind her, a crowd of bodyguards calls her "Ms. Wright" respectfully.
That's when I realize she isn't paralyzed, she isn't blind, and she isn't from some modest family of scholars.
She just doesn't want to stand by my side or even have me in her sight.
"I'm sorry. My family is the richest in town. My dad wanted me to fake it to test your character. You passed, but I just can't love you. Even if Elliot didn't choose me, I couldn't let him die. I'll make it up to you in another life."
When I open my eyes again, I've returned to the day Mom is choosing our brides.