Holding back tears, I turned and walked away into the endless night, my heart heavy with exhaustion.
By the time I reached home, my sprained ankle had swollen so badly it was unrecognizable.
My grandmother, filled with concern, brought out cooling ointment to massage my injury.
To ease her worries, I shared the good news about my university acceptance.
Her face lit up with surprise and joy. “My baby is so accomplished! Grandma is getting old, and the future of the Nicolas family rests on your shoulders.”
I nodded, tears welling up in my eyes.
“After all these years, the Nicolas family finally has something to celebrate. Grandma will throw a big banquet for you—a proper celebration!” she beamed.
Her joyful expression was the same as when she sent me off to get married in my previous life.
Back then, she believed I had found happiness and was filled with hope, only to pass away at my wedding from the shock of Henry’s betrayal.
This time, I vowed to change everything. Neither I nor my grandmother would suffer again.
Since my grandmother was elderly, I took charge of planning every detail of the banquet.