Rebirth Into My Second Chance

Suddenly, I found myself not really wanting to go back. Wandering aimlessly down the city streets, it felt as though I had no home, nowhere else to go. I pulled out my phone to check my account balance.

Just over ten thousand.

That was supposed to cover my tuition.

Back at the Hart residence, Claude and Gabrielle would often give me money, but I hardly ever spent it. Living in their house, consuming their food and accepting their money made me uncomfortable. So, I usually took up side jobs and relied on my scholarship to scrape by. As I pursed my lips, my eyes caught sight of an apartment for rent.

A thought crossed my mind - maybe it was time to move out of the Hart residence as a first step?

After all, staying at the Hart's, I couldn't shake off the feeling that Claude grew more disdainful of me by the day.

But the apartments in this hotel district were prime real estate, likely only affordable for the well-heeled professionals.

So, the first step in my rebirth wasn't about revenge; it was about having money.

Claude owed me from my past life, and it felt right to use his money to make up for it in this life.

Maybe it was the second chance at life, but I found myself feeling surprisingly light. Gone was the timid, struggling person I used to be.

Instead, I felt carefree. He owed me, after all. Using his money was only fair.

My parents paid with their lives; why should I feel guilty? If anyone, they should be the ones feeling remorseful.

Preparing to catch a bus, that's when I realized they had stopped running for the night.

taxi, my eyes landed on

morning-after pill, but quickly dismissed the thought. I had made my decision and there

about to hail a taxi, a familiar car pulled up in front of the

craned my neck, curious to see this life's Max and wondering what he was doing at a pharmacy at

closed the door, his gaze

a young woman like me was out alone at this late

was a beacon of justice, tirelessly working

him approach, I couldn't help

just that it's quite late for you to be out here alone. It can be dangerous," he said, showing his badge in a

compelled for

continued, "Where do you live? I can drive

as

Collins. I'll catch a

know my name

spoke, my

protector, stopped the driver to check his credentials before allowing

at

who had

my

place in my heart,

be grateful

always hold