When I died, I watched my husband kneel beside my hospital bednot out of grief for me, but whispering another womans name.

Only then did I understand:
I was never the one he loved.

When I opened my eyes again, I had returned to my teenage years.
This time, before I could say a word, he brushed past me with a cold glance and went straight to the girl he had always chosen.

I let him go.
I didnt chase.
From that moment on, our fates unraveled into two separate lines.

Ten years later, we met again at a luxury charity auction in Ocean City.

He arrived in a tailored suit, confidence radiating off him
and she stood by his side like a crown he had finally earned.

When he saw me step into the hall by accident, he paused, then said quietly, almost impatiently:

Dont cling to the past. Even if you wait another decade, I still wont choose you.

I didnt respond.
I simply walked across the room and picked up my son, who was happily chewing on a macaron.

The moment he saw the childs face, his expression shattered.
His hand shot out, gripping mine tremulously.

Why are you doing this? he demanded, voice hoarse.
Didnt you say youd love me for a lifetime?



I never imagined I would encounter Silas again in this lifetime.

At the elite gathering in Ocean City, he stood among the crowd with Daphne, exuding charm and sophistication, showing no trace of his former youthful awkwardness.

People around him were all smiles, speaking in flattering tones.

"Young Master Silas is truly promising, securing a major project at such a young age!"

"Is this your beloved? You both make such a striking couple."

Daphne gazed at Silas with deep affection and said softly.

"We're planning to get married by the end of the year. If you have the time, wed love for you to join us."

There was another round of congratulations, and someone asked.

"I heard you've been together for ten years. Why wait until now to get married?"

This was something I was curious about too.

In the previous life, Silas loved Daphne so much he was willing to die for her.

After being given a second chance, he immediately broke up with me.

I assumed they would marry right after graduation, but they havent even registered yet.

Upon hearing this, Silas's face momentarily stiffened, but he quickly masked it with a smile.

"You need a career before family. I want to give Daphne the best life possible."

He looked at Daphne, his eyes filled with tenderness nearly overflowing.

In the past, when we were together, I asked him many times when we could get married.

It wasn't until his family pressured him that Silas reluctantly agreed to be with me.

It turns out, the difference between love and lack of it can be so obvious.

I was about to turn and leave when I noticed a small figure and instinctively followed.

"Oops!"

Champagne spilled everywhere, and the waiter holding a tray looked at me with discontent.

"Where did you come from? Are you blind?"

His voice was loud, drawing attention from those around us.

Seeing my face, Silas was stunned.

"Serena, why are you here?"

I lowered my head to apologize to the waiter and explained.

"I'm here looking for someone."

Someone curiously asked Silas.

"Do you know her, Young Master Silas?"

Silas tightened his grip on his wine glass, his gaze darkening.

"Yeah, just an ex-girlfriend."

Someone nearby blurted out, "You've been together for ten years; I thought you were each other's first love."

The smile on Daphne's face faded slightly as she held Silas's hand and said nonchalantly.

"We were young back then, separated for a bit during a fight. Who hasnt taken a wrong turn in their youth?"