Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

Chapter 1885

The day my mom passed away, she lay in bed by herself, her wrists covered in knife wounds. It was her first attempt at suicide, and she couldn't find the artery. Each cut was deep, yet missed the life-giving vein. I looked at those bone-deep wounds, then at her pale face. She smiled at me and said, "Reece, Mom's leaving now. From here on out, it's just you and Dad. You can't leave him. You've got to take care of him for me. Without me, you're the one he loves most in this world."

That was the last time I cried that hard.

Mom wanted to leave this world to stop Dad from carrying out the Tredgold family's century-old mission. She knew it was a terrifying research project that put all of humanity at risk. The Tredgolds were exploiting human nature to accomplish their dreadful and selfish 'grand plan.' But instead of waking up his conscience, Mom's death plunged Dad into endless madness. He took over The Silent Shadows to fulfill the Tredgold ambition and prove himself after years of feeling weak. It was his only chance to marry my mom openly. But she ended her life, shattering all his dreams.

been climbing up a thorny road, never willing to stop. Neither of us dares

this way, deceiving you all along." For the first time, I saw confusion, shock, and disbelief in her eyes. My heart was torn apart, but I had to accept it. It was

a message for her future self. I believe the world will still turn. The Silent Shadows' plot won't succeed. I carefully tucked the letter into an envelope, knowing that by the time it's

my friends find happiness and peace in the days to come. I hope for the latter. I trust Sophie won't let me down. She always finds a

my last wish. Even for just a second, I want to be your ally again. Even if I become a guiding light, I hope to light up a path for you in the