Principal, her private life is a mess! She just had an abortion! You should revoke her eligibility to speak!

It was the university's Freshman Welcome Ceremony. I was supposed to give a speech as an outstanding student, but my mom, Veronica, snatched the microphone right out of my hand.

Instantly, I became the laughingstock of the entire university.

My boyfriend slapped me hard and broke up with me.

Classmates scrawled "slut" all over my clothes.

In despair, I jumped from the rooftop.

When I opened my eyes again, I was back to the day before the Freshman Welcome Ceremony.

I secretly swapped Veronica's birth control pills for vitamin tablets.

This time, Id make sure she got a taste of public humiliation and ruin herself.


Dinner table, the atmosphere was heavy.

Veronica cut a piece of steak and placed it on my plate.

Eat more. The Freshman Welcome Ceremony is tomorrow. You need to be well-rested.

I silently pushed the steak to the side.

I dont like it.

Veronicas face darkened.

Youre going to be speaking on stage as the freshman representative in a few days. You *have* to be healthy, right?

Tiffany chimed in.

Anya, Veronica is just looking out for you.

Its such an honor to speak as the freshman representative.

Seeing my silence, Veronicas voice shot up, practically a screech.

Im talking to you! Are you deaf?

Have you memorized your speech for tomorrow? Dont you dare embarrass yourself on stage!

My dad, Robert, couldnt stand it. He frowned.

Enough, let her eat in peace.

Veronica immediately turned her on Robert.

What do you know! Im motivating her!

Shes the focus of the entire university right now; she cant afford to make a single mistake!

Anya, I heard your university has an exchange student spot this year, chosen from the freshmen. The requirements are super high.

Tiffany brought it up, seemingly casually.

Veronica, predictably, spoke up.

An exchange student? Which country?

I think its the US. The tuition and living expenses for a year are hundreds of thousands of dollars, all covered by the university.

As soon as she heard hundreds of thousands, Veronicas eyes lit up. A flicker of greed and calculation passed through them.

Brenda gasped too.

Something that good? Then my daughter absolutely has to go!

Her grades are so good, and shes the freshman representative; theres no way she wont get it!

A hint of triumph crossed Veronicas face, but then she frowned again.

Her? Look at her frail appearance; a strong gust of wind could probably knock her over.

If she goes abroad, with no one to take care of her, what if she gets sick?

Tiffany immediately jumped in.

Thats right, Anyas health isnt great; shes always had a delicate constitution since childhood.

The competition for this spot is probably brutal, and Anyas body might not be able to handle it.

I watched their coordinated act, a cold sneer forming in my heart.

In my previous life, I burned the midnight oil for countless nights to get that exchange student spot.

But because Veronica caused a huge scene at the university, I completely lost my eligibility.

In the end, Tiffany actually got the replacement slot.

This time, I wouldnt let them succeed.

Mom, I dont want to fight for that spot.

Its too much work. I just want to enjoy university.

Veronica froze.

Brenda and Tiffany exchanged surprised glances.

Veronica looked at me suspiciously.

Are you serious? Youre giving up such a good opportunity?

Are you trying to pull some trick on me again?

No, I just feel like my body truly isnt up to it.

I deliberately showed weakness, shifting the focus to Tiffany.

Watching the mother and daughter arrogantly scheming, a cold laugh echoed in my mind.

This was just the first step. Let them fight over it themselves. The harder they fought, the harder theyd fall.

Tiffany hurriedly waved her hands.

Anya, I didnt mean that

Veronica, however, cut her off, her eyes gleaming with cunning.

Since Anya isnt going, we cant let this opportunity go to waste.

Tomorrow, well go talk to Anyas professor.

Brendas eyes lit up.

Will that work?

Why wouldnt it?

Veronica smiled.

She can go tell the professor that shes not feeling well and wants to voluntarily give the opportunity to her cousin.

The professor will see how thoughtful she is and will surely agree.

A flush crept up Tiffanys cheeks, and she excitedly clenched her fists.

Robert listened from the side, his brow furrowed.

What kind of nonsense is this? This is absurd!

Veronica glared at him.

You shut up! Its not your place to speak in this house!

She looked at me, her voice commanding.

After your speech tomorrow, youll take us to your professor.

I nodded.

Got it, Mom.

Late that night, Veronica brought a glass of milk into my room.

Drink this milk. Dont be nervous tomorrow.

It was exactly the same as in my previous life.

Last time, after I drank the milk, I felt groggy every day.

Veronica then had even more reason to claim I was frail.

I took the glass and dutifully drank it all.

Thanks, Mom.

Veronica looked at me with satisfaction.

After she left the room, I immediately went to the bathroom and vomited all the milk.

Then, I walked into her bedroom.

From the nightstand, I took out the bottle of birth control pills she always took.

Skillfully, I removed the pills and replaced them with the vitamins I had prepared long ago.

Mom, didnt you always say I was your pride?

This time, Ill let you personally experience what it feels like to fall from grace to rock bottom.




On Freshman Welcome Ceremony day, the auditorium was packed.

I took a deep breath, my heart filled with a profound stillness.

It was my turn.

I could clearly see Veronica, Brenda, and Tiffany sitting in the first row.

Their gazes were like three sharp daggers, fixed firmly on me.

Distinguished faculty, staff, and my fellow students

I began, my voice clear and steady.

There was none of the nervousness or trembling from my previous life.