Both Ethan Lewis and I were given a second chance at life. We were reincarnated on the day he was supposed to propose to me. This time, he let go of my hand and turned to embrace Olivia Taylor tightly. I suddenly remembered that in our previous life, on our way to file for divorce, we had a car accident. As he lay dying, the name he murmured wasn’t mine, but a regret. “If I could start over, I would definitely choose Olivia Taylor. Only with her do I feel truly alive…” If that’s the case, then I’ll fulfill his wish. But later, he knelt before me, begging for us to start over. February 14th, Valentine’s Day. Ethan Lewis had invited all our mutual friends and classmates. On the school’s field at night, he had arranged countless flowers and balloons to form a huge setting. Tonight, Ethan was going to propose to me. Ethan and I had been dating for four years, agreeing from the start to get married after graduating from college. So today, Valentine’s Day, was the day Ethan would propose to me. Of course, besides this reason, there was another person’s existence that prompted me to choose this day. Olivia Taylor. She was two years our senior, the lead singer of a band, and quite a popular figure on campus. She had fallen in love with Ethan at first sight during a school anniversary celebration and had been pursuing him passionately ever since. Countless gestures of goodwill, bringing him breakfast, writing love letters, making appearances on Valentine’s Day, Christmas, and even his birthday. Ethan would always coldly send her away. But this woman was relentless. Her unwavering devotion annoyed Ethan to no end. Finally, unable to bear her persistence any longer, Ethan hinted to me that he wanted to propose, hoping to completely dash Olivia’s hopes. In my previous life, when Ethan proposed to me, Olivia was standing in the crowd. She wore a white mini dress, a crown on her head, her gaze intense and sincere. “Ethan Lewis, I like you! If you don’t have a girlfriend, can you give me a chance?” “I promise I won’t be inferior to her!” How did Ethan respond back then? He smiled gently yet firmly, gazing deeply at me, one arm tightly around my waist. “I’m sorry, but I won’t let anyone else be my girlfriend.” “Rachel is my only girlfriend.” “Please don’t bother me anymore in the future.” His voice wasn’t loud, but it was clear enough for the three of us to hear. Olivia was stunned, while I was deeply moved. But this time, the situation was completely reversed. Ethan held Olivia tightly, not even sparing me a glance, his tone calm and resolute. “I’m sorry, Rachel. I think our relationship was just a mistake.” “In the future, please don’t bother me anymore.” Almost the exact same words, just directed at a different person. My heart suddenly twisted in pain, but my face remained calm. I looked at Ethan, his cheeks slightly flushed with excitement, his eyes carrying a hint of guilt that was hard to notice. But he didn’t let go of Olivia’s waist. I nodded, turning to face the crowd. “Everyone, thank you for coming today.” “But I’m afraid the proposal has to be canceled.” “Ethan has just broken up with me. Although I don’t know when he changed his mind, since he’s said it, we should respect his wishes.” After saying this, I looked back at Ethan, my gaze lingering on Olivia for a moment before moving away. “Ethan, I respect your choice.” “From today, no, from this moment on, we are officially broken up, and we won’t have any relationship in the future.” “I wish you happiness.”
Ethan gave me a deep look, then turned and left with Olivia. They walked side by side, Olivia’s head slightly tilted, resting on Ethan’s shoulder, one hand tightly clasped with his, the other pointing in some direction. “Olivia, don’t you have a concert next month?” “Yes, you must be in the audience to hear me sing.” “Okay.” “And next March, let’s go to Provence together to see the lavender fields.” “Okay.” “In the future, wherever I want to go, you’ll accompany me, right?” “Yes.” Ethan smiled, looking at Olivia adoringly, as if she was a treasure he had lost and found again. Watching them walk away, I let out a soft sigh and turned to walk in the opposite direction. I called my roommates, asking them to meet me at our usual bar. “Don’t ask what happened, don’t try to comfort me, and don’t feel sad for me.” “I’m treating you to drinks. Tonight, we’re not leaving until we’re drunk.” After downing glass after glass, my roommates patted my shoulder, wanting to say something but holding back, finally just letting out a sigh. “Rachel, try to cheer up. Ethan isn’t worth this.” I shook my head and drained another glass. “You’re wrong. I’m actually very happy.” “I’m finally free of him.” Ethan and I were childhood sweethearts, from families of similar status. Our parents always thought we were a perfect match and that we would definitely marry in the future. We didn’t disappoint our parents’ expectations. Elementary school, middle school, high school, we were always in the same class until college when we finally separated. He was a year younger than me. As a child, he was quite proud but also very kind. In elementary school, when older students tried to steal my money, he rushed up to fight them, ending up pushed to the ground with a scraped arm. Back then, our agreement was to start dating after college graduation and get married after that. But after we actually got married, everything seemed to change. Every day was filled with mundane chores, struggling to make a living. Life gradually became dull, and Ethan started to feel that this kind of life was meaningless. Later, Olivia became a pop singer, performing at various small venues. She didn’t earn much, but it was enough to get by. Her vibrant and passionate image deeply attracted Ethan, and he began to actively approach Olivia. At first, Olivia maintained boundaries, but faced with the active pursuit of the boy she had liked for so many years, how could she refuse? So everything naturally fell into place. Once, I went on a business trip for a month. When I came back, I found out they had been intimate more than once. I was thunderstruck, but Ethan was nonchalant. “I married you because you wanted to get married. What more do you want?” “I’ve never been to a bar, never been to a concert, never watched a movie or had a candlelit dinner in my entire life.” “You never do these things with me, and now you won’t let others do them with me?” “From now on, let’s each do our own thing. Don’t interfere with me, and I won’t bother with you. But if you dare to hurt my Olivia, I won’t let you off easily!” I was already too tired to argue with him. After a while, I proposed divorce. Of course, Ethan didn’t agree. I insisted, and finally, he compromised. He sarcastically said, “The two and a half months I’ve been with Olivia have been happier than all the happiness in my previous half-life combined.” “Rachel White, you said you’d give me happiness, but you can’t.”
After drinking I don’t know how many glasses of wine, I felt a bit dizzy. I stood up unsteadily, intending to go to the bathroom. On the way, I passed by a private room with the door not fully closed. The voices coming from inside made me stop in my tracks. “…That Rachel White, I’m really sick of her. She’s as stiff and boring as a piece of wood.” “Olivia, you’re so much better. You’re beautiful, interesting, and know how to talk. You can give me the life I want.” “I only like you, Olivia.” “Ethan, I like you too.” I pushed open the half-open door. The people in the room instantly fell silent, all turning to look at me. Ethan saw me and froze for a moment, then frowned and said, “Rachel White, didn’t we already break up? Why are you still haunting me?” Olivia sat beside him, looking at me with a half-smile, then raised her head and kissed Ethan. “Did you see that?” “He’s my boyfriend now.” “If you dare to keep bothering Ethan, don’t blame me for being unkind.” I looked at the two of them expressionlessly. “Don’t worry, I won’t pick up trash again.” “Ethan Lewis, I hope you can always maintain today’s choice.” After saying this, I turned and walked out of the private room. I had only taken a few steps when I accidentally bumped into someone while turning around. “Ouch—” The man was wearing a burgundy open-collar shirt. His skin was fair, and under the colorful lights of the bar, he looked exceptionally handsome. He clutched his chest where I had bumped him, opening his phoenix eyes wide to look at me, seeming a bit surprised. “Rachel White?” “Did you really break up with Ethan Lewis?” Jason Chen, the young master of the Chen family from the north of the city, whom I had met once before. I nodded, “Yes, I’m single now.” Jason blinked, his expression seeming to become more lively. “Then… are you interested in dating now?” I stared at his handsome face for a moment, not answering his question, but instead turned to walk towards the bathroom. But before I had taken two steps, I heard a “thump” sound behind me. I turned to look and saw Jason almost fall to the ground. I quickly walked over and reached out to steady him. Jason waved his hand, “I’m fine…” Before he could finish speaking, he suddenly vomited. The strong smell of alcohol spread through the air. I sighed, resigned to supporting his arm and walking towards the bathroom. The warmth from Jason’s body transmitted through the thin layer of fabric to my skin. His skin was very fair, almost transparent under the lights. Up close, I could see faint freckles on his face, which added a touch of wild beauty. Perhaps it was the effect of the alcohol, but I suddenly felt my body grow hot. Jason leaned softly against me, lifting his head, his phoenix eyes hazy and confused. “Rachel White, you still haven’t answered my question.” “Do you want to date me?” “I like you, I want to be your boyfriend.” My gaze slid upwards, landing on his slightly parted lips. The next second, I raised my head and kissed him.
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