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.

by envious gazes from those around her, Zelena felt a secret thrill.

“Hattie, where are you

nails and said, “Where else could I go? My mom bought a little island in the North Sea, so I guess that’s our vacation spot. It’s just too hot

An island?

Wow!

digest Zelena’s trip to Verdancia, they learned

maddening to compare oneself

irked that Hattie seemed to outshine her, managed to hide her annoyance. With a forced smile, she said, “Hattie, don’t forget to bring

with a light laugh. “Of

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

very selective and preferred high–quality items, so she generously used most of her earnings, aside from travel expenses, to buy them gifts.

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

Violeta was determined not to repeat the humiliation in this

going back.”

asked with a patronizing tone,

her summer plans, remained

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

are my own. Why don’t you just mind

recalling how uneventful Violeta’s past summers had been, presuming this year would be no different.

arrival to wish everyone

made her way to the Sunset Cafe, where her friends,

Zoren called

approached, his typically distant gaze warmed slightly as