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she said "Okay, where can I find this lane?" I asked her, excited to get started on my search. Though I doubted that the person I am looking for would be found there. To the best of my knowledge, only old people and ancient philosophers could be found over there but I was prepared to suprise myself. "It's just down this aisle and then the second turn to your left," she directed me. "Thank you ma," I said happily and walked towards that lane. I didn't struggle to find the section on history books and I did my due diligence in checking the books.

After I settled into my new residence, I received a string of messages from members of the original pack. "Lily! Where are you? Eva has completely messed up everything. We can't manage anything at all right now." "She doesn't even understand the most basic management rules. I really don't get why Alpha made her our Beta." The complaints continued to come one after another. But none of that had anything to do with me anymore. I didn't respond to a single message. I calmed myself and started to learn the affairs of the Howl of the Moon Pack gradually. My father found me an assistant named Zach Earle. With his help, I had everything in the Howl of the Moon Pack running smoothly within just one

She started walking toward the stairs, but before her foot touched the first step, she stopped. Without even looking back at me, she said, “I’ll give you three days to think about it. Don’t waste my precious time.”

… White light flashed, and I returned to the real world. I was back in my old apartment. Everything felt like a long dream. I looked at myself in the mirror. My image felt familiar, yet strange. In that world, I had felt the depths of hate and the thrill of revenge. Everything had settled into a quiet calm. My phone buzzed with a news alert. [Genius pianist Xavier Zane announces a global tour. Tickets sold out instantly!] I froze. Xavier Zane? I clicked on the article and saw a face that I could never forget.

More people swarmed around, trying to block his way. “Oh my God, that’s the Salvador family heiress! If you want to live, let her go! Otherwise, you’ll regret it for the rest of your life!” However, Sean laughed as if he’d just heard the biggest joke in the world. “Heiress? You’ve got it wrong. She’s my woman! She belongs to me alone!” Ignoring their warnings, he continued walking toward the exit with me slung over his shoulder. I bit down on him with all my might, but he didn’t even flinch. His steps were steady and terrifyingly so.

Before he could answer, I took my three children by the hand and walked out. Behind me, Jared was struggling against the guards holding him back. His voice grew louder and louder, shouting my name, but I ignored it. Pulling out my phone, I sent a message. [Thank you for inviting me. I’m sorry for ruining your competition.] The reply came instantly. [On the contrary. This incident gave us traffic and revenue. You’re the real queen of profit.] A huge transfer hit my account, followed by another message: [Your payment, and my gift. Nirvana is the perfect name. Congratulations on your rebirth. Can I attend your company’s launch event?]

I frowned. Was I mistaken? No… I heard it. I looked around again, but still found nothing. I let out a slow breath. Maybe it was something I stepped on earlier… I didn’t think too much about it and continued forward. My only goal—move forward. As long as I keep going, I’ll get out. My steps became faster. I didn’t stop anymore. *** The night had fully fallen. The air turned cold. Even my feet felt numb. This was the time when wild creatures moved.

The girl said. “Same here. I actually thought that this book wasn’t popular but you’re reading it as well. Oh, I’m Kayne by the way, Kayne David.” “I’m Natsumi Koga, it’s nice to meet you!” “Ah yes, you as well. I was actually about to ask if you always come here.” Kayne asked. “Uhuh, I always go to this café every time I go to town, this is actually kind of my spot, haha.”

I suddenly understood that the one who died in prison in my previous life was not truly my past self. He was merely a pitiful stranger, existing on another timeline, with the same face as mine. The one who truly died, was the boy who stood here at the moment of rebirth and chose to take a step back. That innocent, kind-hearted boy who was willing to risk everything for others, believing that family love could conquer all. I was reborn, clawing my way out from his remains. I did not look back. I started the car and merged into the rushing traffic.

Veronica rewards me with a sarcastic smile, before taking a swig from her open can of soda. "Dammit to all hell and back." I curse, biting back a smile as the invisible stone on my face starts dispersing "Ah, is that the opposite of 'the moon and back?" Maggie's frowns in confusion, before stretching and ends it with a loud burp. The little action causes Veronica to scowl and crawl back away with her butt. "Ew, Maggie, you stink like the worst side of my room." "That's because you're a pig!" * * *