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Belinda wished she could hold Camila tightly to feel the warmth of her. But Camila hated her deeply. Even though Camila had already exacted her revenge by sending her to a mental hospital where she endured endless torment, Camila refused to forgive her.
Belinda’s eyes shimmered with tears as she watched the four of them, a picture of familial bliss. It was only now, far too late, that she realized–she had never once embraced Camila
In their previous life, when Camila returned to the Jackson family from the orphanage, Belinda had been so concerned about Agnes feeling neglected that she deliberately ignored Camila. She even went out of her way to show affection to Agnes in front of her.
And now, in this life, even the simple act of hugging Camila had become an unattainable dream. Belinda took a deep, trembling breath, trying to suppress the ache in her chest as she stood silently, watching Camila being cherished by others.
It was a long while before Harrison, Irene, and Joseph finally released Camila from their embrace
Irene gently ran her fingers through Camila’s long hair. “Eight years went by in the blink of an eye, and now our little girl has grown into such a beautiful young lady.”
Harrison’s eyes w
were filled with concern. “Camila, you’ve grown up, but you look so thin. Were you not eating properly at the institute?”
Joseph quickly added with a playful grin, “Let’s hurry home. Once we’re there, we’ll make sure Camila gets all the good food she deserves. We’ll have you looking healthy and radiant in no time.”
Camila felt a warm glow spread through her heart. “Alright, let’s go home.” As she spoke, she extended her hand toward Giovani. “Giovani.”
Giovani’s lips curved into a soft smile as his long, slender fingers intertwined with hers, his touch steady and reassuring.
With the Stuard family surrounding them, Camila and Giovani walked out of the hospital together.
Belinda opened her mouth to speak, but the words caught in her throat. In the end, she could only stand frozen, watching the warmth she had never given Camila now radiating from others as they disappeared from view.
William stood there, his expression bitter. He couldn’t explain it, but deep down, he felt that his relationship with Camila shouldn’t be this distant. There was a strange sense of familiarity, as if they were connected–more than just strangers, something deeper.
But the reality was, this was their first meeting. Camila didn’t even know who he was
Camila was a brilliant scientist, respected across the country. As for him, he was just a wealthy heir to a business family. William thought someone like him was not worthy of forming a deeper connection with someone like her.
He knew it, but the bitterness still gnawed at him. He didn’t know what made, Giovani so special. The Campbell family was also just merchants. The more William thought about it, the more unfair it seemed,
As he watched Camila about to disappear from his sight, he mustered all his courage and called out, “Camila, will we meet again?”
Emily, knowing William’s feelings for Camila, couldn’t help but hold onto a sliver of hope. Even though she knew the gap between them was vast, the still dreamed that maybe one day, Camila could become her sister–in–law.
Emily’s radiant smile Int up her petite face, her dimples and gleaming white teeth giving her an air of innocent charm that was hard to
“Camila, you’re William’s idol. He’s been wanting to meet you forever. Now that he finally has, he’s so excited. Do you think he has a chance to be your friend” she asked, her voice brimming with hope.
Camila paused mid–step and turned to look at Emily. In her previous life, if Emily hadn’t appeared, she would have been the one pushed down the stairs. Emily had taken the fall for her, and for that, Camila felt a sliver of gratitude.
Camila offered Emily a faint smile “That honor belongs to you. As for him… Her gaze shifted to William.
William stood there, his eyes filled with eager anticipation, as if her approval was the only thing that mattered.
Camila’s heart turned cold. “No, I don’t think so,” she said, her tone calm but laced with unmistakable finality.
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The light in William’s eyes dimmed instantly, his face falling as if her words had struck him like a physical blow. He stared at Camila, searching her expression for answers, but all be found was a wall of indifference.
Even Emily froze in place, her cheerful demeanor faltering. She could sense that Camila bore her no ill will, but it was clear that William was not welcome.
Camila didn’t spare William another glance. In her previous life, she had been close to him.
Yet, all it took was a few manipulative words from Agnes for William to doubt her and side with Agnes without hesitation. He never trusted her, not even when she needed him the most. She’d be a fool to let him get close again.
“Let’s go, Camila said, her voice steady as she walked forward, surrounded by her family. She thought she could finally leave the tension behind and head home.
But as they stepped outside, the hospital entrance was swarming with reporters. Their cameras clicked furiously. The moment they spotted Camila, their eyes lit up with predatory excitement. But before they could close in, the bolyguards swiftly formed a barrier, shutting them out.
Joseph winked at Camila. “See? I knew this would happen and came prepared. Impressed yet?”
Thanks, Joseph. You’re the best, Camila said, her voice soft with gratitude.
“Protecting you is my job, so stop being so formal, he teased, ruffling her hair affectionately.
Her heart swelled with emotion. In her previous life, Harry had never once stood up for her. All he ever brought her was pain and betrayal. But now, Joseph shielded her without hesitation. It was a feeling she never thought she’d experience.
Camila climbed into the car, surrounded by her family. “Mom, Dad, are we heading back to Northeville now?” she asked, her voice tinged with anticipation.
Irene held Camila’s hand and said, “Not yet. We need to thank the person who saved your life.”
“My savior?” Camila was surprised. She thought it was Belinda who called the police.
She had come to Sancho knowing full well that Arthur, Ivanna, and Agnes wouldn’t let her off easily. With her current status, anyone who dared to harm her would face severe consequences.
In her previous life, they had framed her and sent her to prison. This time, she was determined to turn the tables. That was why she had sought out Belinda, hoping that if she were kidnapped, Belinda would immediately call the police to save her.
“Mom, wasn’t it Belinda who called the cops?”
Irene shook her head. “The police said that when you were kidnapped, it was a young man who called them. Thankfully, he acted quickly. Otherwise, you might have ended up as a victim of organ traffickings
At this point, Irene shuddered with fear, “Camila, I was so scared. I know you wanted to come to Sancho to see your biological mother, but you’re only seventeen. How could I feel at ease letting you travel so far alone? Don’t do this again.”
“Mom, I’m sorry. It won’t happen again,” Camila apologized sincerely before asking. “If it wasn’t Belinda, then who was it?”
Harrison replied, “His last name is Walker. We’re heading to the Walker residence now to thank him for saving you.”
Camila suddenly recalled her encounter with Michael last night. When the car arrived at the Walker residence, Camila finally confirmed that it was indeed Michael who had reported the incident.
She had still held out hope, even just a little, that Belinda would step up for her. But once again, Belinda proved incapable of even the umplest act of care. If not for Michael, she might not have survived.
When they arrived at the Walker residence, the Walkers warmly welcomed them.
The moment Michael saw Camila, his eyes lit up, and he practically bounced over to her, grabbing her hands with uncontainable
partement
“You’re really Camila! I can’t believe it! In my lifetime, Lactually got to meet our nation’s genius scientist. You’re my idol, a true role model?” Michael was so excited he could barely form coherent sentences.
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Camila found his enthusiasm a bit overwhelming. After all, in her previous life, Michael had always been sharp–tongued and dismissive toward her. Even after he learned the truth and stopped being so critical, he still carried himself like a carefree heir.
She never
er expected that in this life, he would look at her with such admiration. Camila tried to pull her hands back, but Michael’s grip was too firm, making it impossible for her to break free.
Just then, Giovani stepped forward without hesitation, his gaze cold as he pushed Michael aside and pulled Camila into his arms.
Michael frowned in displeasure. “Who are you?”
Giovani’s expression remained indifferent. “I’m Camila’s fiance.”
Michael was speechless. Wait, what! She’s engaged? No way! How could someone like her settle down so soon?
He was more than upset that Camila had already been engaged at such a young age.
He was utterly heartbroken. He hadn’t even had a chance to fall in love, and now he was already experiencing heartbreak.
Watching Giovani hold Camila so close, Michael clenched his teeth, his jealousy practically written all over his face.
To thank Michael for saving Camila, Harrison offered the Walkers a business deal worth billions.
To
Fraser was all smiles, his joy practically overflowing
The Walker family was a big name in Sancho, but compared to the elite families of Northeville, they were still a step behind. Now, with the deal handed to them by the Stuard family, they were set to become the wealthiest family in Sancho overnight.
After expressing their gratitude to the Walkers, Camila and her family returned to Northeville. Her return, as expected, caused quite a stir, someone of her caliber always drew attention.
The Stuard residence became a bustling hub, with visitors coming and going almost daily. In the past, most of their guests were from the business world, but now, there were people from all sorts of circles.
When Elliot, Zachary, and Sienna heard about Camila’s return, they were absolutely ecstatic.
Sienna threw her arms around Camila’s neck, her face glowing with pride. “Camila, you have no idea. My classmates are so jealous- they keep asking me what it’s like to be friends with a genius scientist.
Elliot and Zachary stood nearby, their faces equally full of pride, as if they were basking in her glory.
Although Camila was the youngest among them, having lived two lifetimes, she carried herself with a calm maturity that surpassed them all. She loved watching them laugh and joke around–it was moments like these that made her feel truly at home.
This life was worlds apart from her previous one, where ridicule and scorn had been her constant companions. Now, surrounded by warmth and laughter, she finally felt what true happiness was. What made her eve happier was meeting Lucy
After resting at home for about a week, Elmer personally invited her to return to her alma mater to give a speech to the younger students. What she didn’t expect, however, was to spot Lucy in the crowd after her speech.
It wasn’t until later that she realized she hadn’t just changed her own fate in this lifetime–she had also altered Lucy’s. It felt like fate had brought them together, as if their paths were always meant to cross.
The first time Lucy saw Camila on TV, she felt an unexplainable pull, as if they were somehow connected. She wanted to get closer to her, but Camila was a genius who had entered university at the age of five.
Lucy knew she wasn’t a genius, but she didn’t let that stop her. She poured all her effort into her studies, consistently ranking first in her
school and skipping grades. At fourteen, she was admitted to Sancho University of Science and Techy Onsistently ranking first in her
She was the second–youngest student in the university’s history, right after Camila. With Camila as a precedent, the school placed high hopes on Lucy.
Lucy’s greatest wish was to follow in Camila’s footsteps. Now that she was Camila’s junior, she hoped to one day become her colleague. With this dream in mind, she enrolled in Laystoland University of Defense Technology and finally got the chance to meet Camila.
After the speech, a crowd of juniors and underclassmen swarmed around Camila, leaving no room to breathe. Their eyes sparkled with admiration as they looked at her, each holding out something in hopes of getting her autograph.
