Rebirth vs. Rebirth: Tragedy to Triumph

Chapter 114 Trip to Verdancia.

The two were green with envy, like an overcooked, bitter cabbage.

Kaylee could not resist commenting, “Why so bitter, you two? I can smell it from here.”

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She continued enthusiastically, “The perks at Sunset Cafe are amazing. You work just a few hours, get three meals a day, and even afternoon tea with snacks! It’s an easy gig with great benefits.”

The classmates listened with growing envy,

The job sounded too good to be true, a real gem among summer jobs.

Curious and hopeful, a classmate asked, “Violeta, are there any more openings at your cafe?”

Violeta replied simply, “No.”

“Oh well.”

A collective sigh of disappointment filled the room.

Zelena, watching the interaction, tried a different angle. “Violeta, are you sure you don’t want to come home this summer? Mom and Dad said they’re taking me to Verdancia! You’ll miss out.”

A classmate exclaimed, “Verdancia? Wow, Lena, that sounds like an amazing trip!”

Zelena downplayed it. “It’s just a regular trip, really. We’re going to enjoy the scenery and all. Don’t worry, I’ll bring back gifts for everyone.”

The class responded with a mix of envy and excitement, “That’s awesome! Zelena, it must be great being you. Meanwhile, we have to slog through summer jobs.

those around her, Zelena

Hattie, “Hattie, where are

with her freshly manicured nails and said, “Where else could I go? My mom bought a little island in the North Sea, so I guess that’s our

An island?

Wow!

they learned of Hattie’s extravagant island getaway, owned privately no less.

maddening to compare oneself

her annoyance. With a forced smile, she

a light laugh.

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spent a month working in Quinston, saving enough to buy gifts for Mr. and Mrs. Blake back in

aside from travel expenses, to buy them gifts. Despite her month- long effort and

that time, freshly returned from shopping in Verdancia with Zelena, Violeta’s gifts paled in comparison to

this bitter experience, Violeta was determined not to repeat the

going back.”

you go instead?” Zelena asked with a patronizing tone, “Are

having not yet finalized her summer

others had discussed a trip to the Yurtlandia Grasslands for horseback riding and other adventures in their group chat, extending an invitation

you just mind your

past summers had been, presuming this year would be no

buzzed with holiday excitement, the counsellor’s arrival to wish everyone a happy vacation

Sunset

her, Zoren called out enthusiastically.

his left hand. As Violeta approached, his typically distant gaze warmed