My Reborn Story Is Insane (Back to My Worst Birthday and Starting Anew)

Chapter 38 The Act Worked

Finished

His words settled the matter, signaling that the disgrace Leah had brought upon the Nelsons was, for now, laid to rest.

Leah blinked, her voice uncertain. “The Quinns?”

“Yes,” Olympia said, her tone light as she placed a hand on Leah’s. “Not long after you fainted, someone from their family showed up at the company. Your brother signed the contract with them.” A faint smile tugged at her lips. “That young man from the Quinns seemed quite concerned about you.”

Leah’s face flushed pink. “Mom, we’re just friends.”

“Of course, just friends,” Olympia replied with mock seriousness. “Once you’re feeling better, though, invite your friend over for dinner. We owe him a proper thank–you.”

Leah gave a small nod. “Alright, I will.”

After a brief pause, her voice softened. “Did Charmaine … did she get first place?”

The warmth in Olympia’s expression vanished in an instant. “Don’t bring her up.”

Willard, seated nearby, scowled.

The mention of Charmaine darkened the atmosphere like a sudden storm cloud.

If Charmaine had stayed in her lane, none of this chaos would have unfolded. Her meddling had turned a tense situation into a public spectacle.

And now, the internet buzzed with vicious comments about Leah and the Nelsons, contrasting sharply with praise lavished upon Charmaine.

People couldn’t seem to stop comparing the two. They talked of how one girl brought glory to her family while the other dragged them through the mud. Willard and Olympia had seen enough to make their blood boil.

Those online critics didn’t understand anything.

the true thorn in their

spoke. “No, she didn’t win. Yaris Group released the results. Charmaine withdrew, and they went with the

dropped, disbelief flickering in her eyes

That–witch!

up so much trouble, only

purpose–just to see

before she could stop it. “Doesn’t it seem like too much of a coincidence? Charmaine leaves, and right after, Ydris Group pulls

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The Act

Finished

hung in the air, unspoken conclusions echoing in the silence. The Nelsons weren’t fools; they understood what Leah was

trained him to see through veils of coincidence, and

thoughts to himself, but the tightness in

voice of reason, spoke again, “Leah, even if Charmaine and Rex are somehow connected, they couldn’t

his usual, unwavering support. Instead, he seemed to be making

This was bad.

no longer felt so certain. That was something Leah could never

“Thanks for everything today. I’m fine now. You and Dad should go home and

then nodded. “It’s getting late. There are two caregivers outside. If you need anything, just tell them. Call your dad or brothers

said a few more things before walking out

wife exchanged a glance. They nodded to Leah, signaling they’d

they left, with Milo lingering behind.

called out softly,

hesitated for a second, then walked over to her

need to rest,” he said

dropped. She couldn’t help it. “Milo …