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.

gazes from those around her,

where are

My mom bought a little island in the North Sea, so I guess

An island?

Wow!

even digest Zelena’s trip to Verdancia, they learned of Hattie’s extravagant island

maddening to compare oneself with others!

forced smile, she said, “Hattie, don’t forget to bring us some autographs from

a light laugh. “Of

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had spent a month working in Quinston, saving enough to buy gifts

Blake were very selective and preferred high–quality items, so she generously used most of her earnings, aside

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

determined not to repeat the humiliation in

not going

patronizing tone, “Are you just

yet finalized her summer plans, remained noncommittal.

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

you just mind your

summers

holiday excitement, the counsellor’s arrival to wish everyone a happy vacation marked the official start of the summer break.

the Sunset Cafe, where her friends, including Hayden, were already gathered.

her, Zoren called

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