I married a disabled man for my sisters benefit, fought for him for seven years, and lost an eye in the process.

But when danger came, he stood upfully capableand sent me to my death.

Reborn, I see every mask clearly: my sisters softness, my fathers bias, my husbands betrayal.

This time, I bow to no one.

Marriage swaps, broken engagementslet them try.

I will make them choke on every choice they once forced on me.

I stared at the people before me, hatred seeping from my very bones.

My sister, Serena, glanced at the steady and talented Callum, then turned to me, her face full of gentle consideration.

My little sister is still young and a bit spoiled. How could I let you marry Jaxon, whos crippled? Ill choose Jaxon, its fine, really.

Shed said the exact same thing in my past life.

I was so incredibly touched back then, believing she was the best person in the world. To spare her any hardship, I refused.

Sister, Id said, you and Callum share a deep love. How could I break you two apart?

I forcefully chose Jaxon, the disabled brother.

I sought doctors and medicine for him for seven years. I knelt on countless temple steps, my forehead raw from bowing, begging for his recovery.

Then, our enemies attacked our home. My wonderful husband, the man I had meticulously cared for seven years, stood up from his wheelchair and, without hesitation, pushed me out to draw their fire.

Im sorry, I cant just stand by and watch Serena die.

He didnt even give me time to react before he slammed the heavy door shut.

My sister, on the other hand, had dozens of bodyguards and a secret passage! She just needed to run a few more steps to meet up with Callum.

Shed claimed she wanted to protect me first.

But after I was pushed out, she didn't call anyone to save me.

I died, and she got all the praise.

Thinking of this, I forced a smile.

Then lets switch.

The air instantly froze.

Serenas gentle expression stiffened.

Callum snapped his head up, blurting out, No!

My fathers face darkened too, his stern gaze sweeping over Jaxon and me.

Nonsense! How can your elder sister marry a cripple?

A chill pierced my heart, bone-deep.

So, you knew marrying a cripple was unacceptable.

Last life, when I chose Jaxon, he didn't say that.

He said I was sensible, considerate, and a good daughter of the Sterling family.

Just then, a clear, cold voice rang out.

I am not a cripple.

Under everyones shocked gazes, Jaxon slowly stood up.

His posture was tall and straight, his aura commanding.

I stared at him, my blood feeling like ice.

He was faking it from the start?

So, what was all my sleepless nights searching for doctors and medicine for?

What about the good luck charm I begged for him, kneeling on nine thousand steps, bowing at each one?

What about giving up all my shares just to beg Father to spare his life?

It was all a complete joke!

Seeing him like this, I instantly understood.

He was reborn too.

So, his Ill repay you in the next life from last time? All lies.

Even with a second chance, he didn't want to marry me.

It didn't matter.

I didn't plan on having him either.

Mr. Sterling, my business acumen might not be inferior to my elder brothers.

Jaxons voice was neither servile nor overbearing. In just a few words, he pointed out the Sterling familys current business dilemma, analyzing it even more precisely than Callum.

I can help the Sterling family turn losses into profits within three months.

My fathers shock turned into wild joy.

I saw the way Serena looked at Jaxon. It changed too, becoming astonishingly bright.

She quickly composed herself, walked to Callums side, and put on a caring act.

Callum, youll have to take good care of my sister from now on.

Callums grim gaze fell on my left prosthetic eye.

That was the eye I lost when I took a knife for Serena.

Callums eyes filled with disgust. He spoke each word distinctly, Please, Mr. Sterling, cancel this engagement. Grant me my freedom. Id rather start from scratch outside.




My fathers face instantly dropped.

His stern gaze landed on Callum.

Cancel the engagement? Do you want everyone in the city to mock the Sterling family, to say were untrustworthy?

Callum frowned, his gaze fixed on my facespecifically, on my dull, grey prosthetic eye.

His tone was distant. Im not worthy of Miss Arden. Please, Mr. Sterling, fulfill my request.

Serena immediately stepped forward, her face full of feigned distress, as she chastised him.

Callum, how can you say that? Youre hurting my sisters feelings too much.

Callum looked at her, his eyes instantly filling with deep affection.

If I cannot be with the one I love, Id rather never marry.

I almost burst out laughing.

What a dramatic display of undying love.

A flicker of joy passed through Serenas eyes, quickly replaced by her usual thoughtful expression.

Dont be impulsive. Have you forgotten those enemies? They wont spare a struggling man like you. I cant stand by and watch you ruin your life.

Callum was visibly moved, his gaze growing even more fervent.

The smile on my lips could no longer be hidden.

Well, in that case, why dont both Callum and Jaxon become live-in husbands for Sister?

That way, the engagement isnt broken, and all you lovers get what you want.

After all, the contract never said Sister couldnt have two at once.

As for whod be the main husband, and whod just be a 'plus one' or 'side piece' C well, Sister can decide that herself, cant she?

Serenas face flushed crimson. She glared at me, feigning coyness. Sister, what nonsense are you spouting!