On my birthday, my best friend Chloe Winters gave me an instant camera. I immediately loaded it with film and went to the zoo, taking pictures of monkeys, wild boars, and bears. In my previous life, after receiving the instant camera and film from Chloe, I excitedly took photos of my entire family. But unexpectedly, a week later, my mom Eleanor Monroe was in a car accident and died. My dad David Monroe suffered a sudden stroke, and after being rushed from the hospital, half of his body was paralyzed. At the same time, the company I managed made a major mistake and was on the verge of bankruptcy. In just one month, my hair turned white, my face was covered with wrinkles and swollen scars, and my figure was jokingly referred to as “overwork obesity.” My boyfriend Lucas Hale complained that I brought bad luck, saying my unfortunate fate caused my family’s destruction, and promptly broke up with me. When I confided in Chloe, I unexpectedly discovered she had somehow acquired a multi-million-dollar family fortune, and her parents, who had been hospitalized every Christmas, had regained their health as if they had never been sick. Under this double blow, the last line of defense in my heart collapsed. I wandered dazed on my way to the hospital and was hit by a car and killed. After death, I learned that everything stemmed from the instant camera Chloe had given me, and that she and Lucas had been in contact behind my back. When I opened my eyes again, I had returned to the day Chloe gave me the instant camera. “Happy birthday, Lena, look! See what I bought you?” My hands were still pressed together making a birthday wish when I saw Chloe pull out a pink instant camera. When the familiar camera appeared before me again, I confirmed I had been reborn! In my previous life, I had happily accepted this camera, not knowing it would plunge me into an abyss. Seeing my hesitation, Chloe’s face flashed with embarrassment. She carefully asked, “Lena, don’t you like my gift?” Lucas quickly took the camera from Chloe’s hand and said, “You’re Lena’s best friend, how could she not like it?” He nudged my arm with his shoulder and said, “Right?” Looking at the hypocritical couple before me, I let out a cold laugh and took the camera. I said, “Of course I like what you gave me, Chloe.” I deliberately paused, then continued, “It’s just…” Both of them tensed up simultaneously, as if afraid I would reject the gift. I continued, “Your parents are both in the hospital, and I know you’re tight on money. You should return this gift.” I held the camera out to Chloe, but she recoiled as if avoiding the plague. She hurriedly said, “Lena, you’ve helped me so much before, this is just a small gift from me, please accept it!” Then, she quickly pulled out a stack of film, blinking her eyes as she said, “Look, I’ve bought all these for you too, ready to use right away.” Lucas chimed in, “Chloe picked this especially for you, and it’s even your favorite color, pink.” He urged, “Don’t be polite, just take it.” I nodded and raised the camera toward Lucas. “Alright, I’ll take a picture of you first to test it out.” Lucas turned pale with fright, covering his face with both hands and shouting, “Don’t!” He continued, “Lena, since Chloe gave you the camera, the first photo should be of yourself.” Chloe quickly grabbed my sleeve, pretending to be angry as she said, “This is my gift to you, why would you take his picture first?” She emphasized, “The first photo must be of you and your parents, or I’ll be upset!” Seeing their coordinated performance, I smiled coldly, put away the camera, and said, “Fine, I’ll send you the photos after I take them.” In my previous life, I had believed them and took a photo of my parents, David and Eleanor, when I got home. I had also excitedly taken many selfies to send to Chloe. But a week after taking those photos, Eleanor was in a car accident while shopping for groceries. The driver, who had been driving while fatigued, was arrested on the spot. However, Eleanor lay on the ground, bleeding profusely with multiple fractures, and died at the market before the ambulance arrived. Before I could recover from the pain of losing Eleanor, David suffered a sudden stroke. Fortunately, I discovered it in time and rushed him to the hospital. Although his life was saved, he would spend the rest of his days in a wheelchair, unable to move half of his body. Life’s blows came one after another. That night, I received a call from the company informing me that there was a problem with a contract. Not only was the company facing huge losses, but it also had to pay millions in compensation. This news struck like a bolt from the blue. My mind in chaos, I immediately declared the company bankrupt. That night, I didn’t sleep at all. In just one night, my hair turned white, my face was covered with wrinkles, as if I had aged ten years overnight. In the following days, my body rapidly gained weight, and countless scars appeared on my face and body. At the same time, Lucas called.
When I heard Lucas’s familiar voice on the phone, tears streamed down my face. I began to sob about my recent ordeals, but before I could finish, he impatiently cut me off. “Lena, why are you telling me all this?” he said. He laughed mockingly and continued, “Your mom died tragically, your dad’s in the hospital barely hanging on, plus your company went bankrupt.” “Haven’t you considered that you might be the problem?” he questioned. “Maybe you’re cursed and caused their deaths!” he added. I sobbed until I choked, momentarily losing my voice. But Lucas wasn’t done with me. “Look at yourself now,” he said. “Your face is so disgusting I can’t even look at it anymore. We should break up,” he said with contempt. He continued, “You’ve already brought death to your family. If I stay with you, I might be next.” With that, he hung up and blocked me on every platform. I felt helpless, sensing something wasn’t right but couldn’t pinpoint what. Until I video called Chloe. Her once pockmarked face was now perfectly clear. “Lena, how did you let yourself go like this?” she asked, coyly covering her mouth. “Look at me,” she said. “A woman needs to take care of herself.” As she spoke, I noticed figures moving behind her—incredibly, it was her parents who were supposedly hospitalized. Shocked, I asked, “Are Mr. and Mrs. Winters out of the hospital?” Unexpectedly, Chloe’s expression darkened with anger. “What do you mean by that, Lena?” she snapped. “Do you not want my parents to leave the hospital? Do you want them to die there?” she continued. “Your mouth is so vile,” she said venomously. “No wonder your mom died and your dad is barely alive. You deserve it!” Her words pierced me like poison needles. Before I could react, she hung up. My mind went blank, my movements stiff as I put away my phone. In a daze, I walked into the middle of the road and was killed instantly by a car. After my death, Chloe and Lucas quickly announced their wedding date, while Chloe flaunted their wealth on Instagram. “Lena? Time to pay and go!” “Aren’t you full yet?” Lucas’s voice snapped me back to reality, and I realized I was still mindlessly stuffing food into my mouth. Chloe and Lucas looked at me curiously. “If you’re still hungry, should we ask the kitchen to make some spaghetti?” they asked. I laughed awkwardly, quickly wiping my mouth. “I’m full, really full.” After paying, Chloe said she needed to go home. Lucas looked at me apologetically, “How about I drop you off at your office first, then take Chloe home?” He emphasized that Chloe was my best friend, knowing I’d agree to let him take her first. I nodded and said, “Just go home after dropping Chloe off.” “I’m heading to the office to handle some business. I already contacted my driver while we were eating,” I added. Lucas grabbed my hand with slight frustration, leaning in to whisper, “I was hoping we could have dinner alone tonight.” He pretended to be reluctant to part, but I caught the gleam of satisfaction in his eyes. “Let’s go on a date in a few days when I’m not so busy,” I said. Just then, my driver pulled up, and I got in. “Chloe, I’ll be going now. Let Lucas take you home, don’t be shy,” I said. As the window closed, I saw Chloe affectionately taking Lucas’s hand. The driver handed me an unopened Polaroid camera. “Ms. Monroe, I bought what you asked for.” Looking at the two identical Polaroid cameras in my hands, I smiled and said, “Let’s go to the zoo.” I decided to take a stroll and try out the camera Chloe had given me.
I arrived at the zoo and headed straight for the monkey enclosure. I excitedly took several photos. Then, I saw the bears and wild boars, and took pictures of them too. Just as I was about to leave, Chloe messaged me, “Lena, did you use that camera? Did you take any photos?” I replied, “Yes, the results are great.” Chloe immediately sent a voice message, “I’m glad you like it. You can also use it to take pictures of Mr. Monroe and Mrs. Monroe sometime.” At the end of the voice message, I heard a man’s heavy breathing. Apparently, she and Lucas couldn’t wait any longer. I held three photo prints in my hand, with the animals looking so lifelike they seemed ready to leap off the paper. I said, “Let’s go back to the company.” Although I was reborn, the events of my previous life left a deep impression on me. I first scheduled full physical examinations for David and Eleanor, and hired a caretaker. Eleanor was a bit upset and said, “Why waste money on this? Do you think my legs aren’t working well anymore?” I reassured her, “Not at all, I just want to make things easier for you both.” After settling David and Eleanor, I quickly checked the company contracts, looking for problems one by one. I stayed up all night working. But hard work pays off—none of the contracts had any issues. The hospital also sent word that both David and Eleanor were in good health. Seeing their two medical reports, my anxious heart finally relaxed, and I could finally get some good sleep. When I woke up, I found dozens of missed calls on my phone, from both Chloe and Lucas. Not only that, they had each sent many messages. Chloe said her father, Charles Winters, had been rushed to surgery due to a sudden illness and needed money urgently. Lucas said Chloe was looking for me and hoped I would call back quickly. I unhurriedly called Chloe back. As soon as the call connected, Chloe’s voice came through. She said tearfully, “Lena, where have you been? I’ve been trying to reach you, I was so worried!” I hummed softly and said, “Just woke up. What’s wrong? Why are you crying?” She took a deep breath and said, “Can you come to the hospital now?” She pleaded, “I really need you!” In the past, I would have dropped everything to rush to her side. But now, I smiled slightly and said, “Sure, I’ll come after I finish the work I’m handling.” By the time I was done, it was already evening. When I arrived at the hospital, Charles’s surgery had long been completed. Chloe saw me and sarcastically remarked, “You’re really dedicated to your job, aren’t you?” I rushed over to hug her and apologetically said, “There was an issue with a contract at the company. That’s why I couldn’t get here sooner.” Hearing this, her eyes flickered, and she asked eagerly, “Really?” She quickly realized her tone was off and changed her approach, “So how’s the situation now?” She asked again, “Is the problem solved?” I shook my head helplessly and said, “Not yet.” I changed the subject, “By the way, how is Mr. Winters’ condition?” Chloe frowned and said, “The doctor said there’s no major problem, but he needs to stay in the hospital for observation.” She looked at me with bright eyes, tinged with a hint of resentment, and said, “But I think my parents will be able to leave the hospital soon.” I sighed and said, “That would be best.” But I thought to myself, I’m afraid things won’t go as she wishes. Over the next week, I kept myself busy with work, refusing to meet with Lucas. He clearly enjoyed his free time, often meeting with Chloe in private. Until one day, Chloe posted something on Instagram. Though she quickly deleted it, I still saw it. The content was: “Help! My family members are growing hair all over their bodies. What should I do?” She also attached a photo of her parents, Charles and Linda. I thought to myself, it was time to visit the hospital. I arrived at the hospital at ten in the morning, just as it was starting to get busy. Since I had contacted Chloe beforehand, she met me at the main entrance. She looked at me somewhat disapprovingly and said, “Oh, Lena, you came empty-handed this time?” I smiled awkwardly and replied, “I bought something but left it at the office. I’ll bring everything in a couple of days.” Hearing this, her expression softened slightly. Following her into the hospital, I finally noticed the changes in Charles and Linda on their beds. Charles had become as thin as a monkey, skin and bones, constantly scratching himself. The hair on his body had turned yellow, only visible up close. Chloe’s mother Linda was even more extreme—her nostrils had somehow expanded significantly, and her body was covered in coarse black-brown hair. Noticing me staring at them, Chloe said somewhat embarrassedly, “The doctors can’t figure out what’s wrong. Medical exams haven’t found any issues. My dad has wasted away to skin and bones, while my mom has ballooned up.” Suddenly, as if remembering something, she looked at me urgently and asked, “Have Mr. and Mrs. Monroe shown any physical changes recently?” Meeting her anxious gaze, I nodded. “They often complain about headaches, and my dad has lost weight too.” She sighed with relief upon hearing this and said, “That’s good, nothing serious then.” She turned to give water to the two patients in bed. Looking at her from behind, I noticed that while her face wasn’t particularly full, her physique had clearly become more robust. The phrase “built like a bear” came to mind, and I couldn’t help but laugh. Chloe looked at me puzzled, unconsciously touching her cheek, and asked, “What is it?” I quickly shook my head and said, “Nothing, just thinking your skin looks much better now.” She beamed with delight, staring at my face for a long while before muttering somewhat dissatisfied, “How come your face hasn’t changed at all?” Suddenly she said, “Oh right, Lena, I asked you to take photos of Mr. and Mrs. Monroe. Where are they? Let me see.” Somewhat embarrassed, I took out some prints from my bag and said, “I forgot to tell you, I had something come up and couldn’t go home. I took three photos at the zoo the other day, have a look.” She snatched the photos from me, and upon seeing the animals in them, she trembled with anger, her body shaking uncontrollably. She yelled, “Are you insane?! I gave you the camera, and you took pictures of these animals?!” She commanded, “Go home right now and take a family photo to send to me!”
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