After Eliza was reborn, the very first thing she did was to blow five billion dollars on a remote island. The official handling the sale was astounded. After all, this island wasn't exactly a hot spot on the map—it was off the grid, a place so isolated that even GPS couldn't find it, practically severed from the world. "Ms. Eliza, are you sure you want to buy this island? If you move there, it'll be tough to stay connected with the outside world." Eliza nodded, a hint of relief in her voice. "That's what I'm aiming for. I don’t want anyone to find me."

Chapter 1After Eliza was reborn, the very first thing she did was to blow five billion dollars on a remote island. The official handling the sale was astounded. After all, this island wasn't exactly a hot spot on the map—it was off the grid, a place so isolated that even GPS couldn't find it, practically severed from the world."Ms. Eliza, are you sure you want to buy this island? If you move there, it'll be tough to stay connected with the outside world."Eliza nodded, a hint of relief in her voice. "That's what I'm aiming for—no one to bother me."The official paused, finding her request a bit odd. Still, in the spirit of professionalism, he refrained from probing further and instead laid out the buying process, including when she could move in.It would only take a few days to finalize. Eliza let out a sigh of relief, paid with her card, and turned to leave. She looked up at the blue sky, taking a deep breath.The money for the island? It was part of the wedding gifts from Aiden. As the wealthiest man in Riverton, Aiden’s generosity was legendary, so his gift was a cool five billion.In her last life, she never got around to spending that money before she died.This time around, she'd been reborn just after their engagement.Living life anew, the first thing she learned was to treat herself better.As she hit the street, a sleek black Maybach suddenly screeched to a halt in front of her. The door swung open, and Aiden, with his long strides, hurried towards her.Usually cool and collected, he now seemed a little rattled, his stern eyes barely concealing his worry.This was her first time seeing him since she came back, and she couldn't help but call his name. "Aiden..."Aiden didn't even give her a second glance; he just grabbed her hand and pulled her towards the car."Eliza, come with me."She landed sprawled in the back seat, her head hitting the side with a dull thud. Aiden kept his eyes glued to his phone, not even noticing her.The car sped off, coming to a stop at the hospital entrance. Before the car had even fully stopped, he was already dragging her towards the blood transfusion room.As she sat across from the nurse, watching the needle pierce her vein, she finally got Aiden's explanation. "Margot had a fall down the stairs and is losing a lot of blood. We won't need much this time, so don't worry."Before she could respond, her mother's hand came down hard across her face. "Where have you been, you little brat! Didn't I tell you to stay with your sister at all times?"Her cheek burned, and tears welled up in her eyes. She looked up at her furious mother, speechless.Her father held her mother back, but his eyes were filled with the same anger. "Are you trying to give us a heart attack? If anything happens to Margot, I'll deal with you!"Her brother, Evan, didn't even bother to look at her. "I think we should just tie her up to stop her from running off."This was her family—quick to chew her out for her sister's sake, all because she was gone for an hour.The only one who even slightly stood up for her was Aiden, but his words still revolved around Margot. "Stop arguing. Don't disturb Margot's transfusion."Who cared about her? She was nothing more than Margot's mobile blood bank.She was born because Margot had hemophilia, a severe disorder that required regular blood transfusions. Her parents had her just to keep Margot alive.She'd been a blood donor since childhood, her wrists dotted with needle marks. No one loved her. Her parents saw her as a tool, her brother only had room for Margot. She was always the extra one.The only person who was kind to her was Aiden.The Owens and Newell families had been close for generations.Growing up in such a neglectful family, it was only natural she fell for the one person who showed her warmth.She told him about her feelings. He was surprised, and though his face didn't show joy, he agreed to be with her and even promised to marry her.Only heaven knew how happy she was then. She believed the one she loved also loved her. She thought all her life's luck had been spent on gaining Aiden's love.So, even though her parents and brother didn't care about her, she didn't mind.Later, she learned that the one Aiden truly loved was Margot!He was willing to marry her only because he feared that if she married someone else, she might refuse to donate blood to Margot, endangering her life.He loved Margot so much that he was willing to sacrifice his own life just to keep her safe.She had been a fool, kept in the dark, smugly thinking she was about to become Aiden's wife.The door to the emergency room opened, and Margot was wheeled out, surrounded by nurses.Her father Greg, her mother Thea, her brother Evan, and even Aiden immediately abandoned her, rushing towards Margot.Watching them fuss over Margot, Eliza felt nothing but disgust. She chuckled bitterly, forcing herself to withstand the dizziness, rolled down her sleeve, and walked out.Once outside, she took one last look at the dazzling engagement ring on her finger, then decisively removed it and tossed it into the trash.In this life, she would no longer beg her parents for a scrap of love, nor cling to Aiden like a lifeline, seeking affection.In this life, she wanted no one.Since everyone loved Margot and no one loved her, she would love herself!Chapter 2Every time Eliza donated blood to Margot, it knocked her out for days. This time was no different. While everyone in the Newell family camped out at the hospital with Margot, Eliza was left alone at home.Holding her mug, she stepped out of her room, only to be blindsided by a flying box that made her see stars. That familiar sting meant only one thing—her "loving" mother was here."Eliza! What's going on with you? Why aren't you checking our messages?""Are you ignoring us on purpose, trying to upset Margot?""Can’t you do anything useful?"As her mother hurled insults, Eliza wiped the blood from her forehead and fished out her phone to check her messages. They’d texted her this morning, reminding her that Margot was coming home today and expecting her to whip up Margot's favorite chocolate cake.Having just donated blood, she didn't have the energy to make a cake that would take hours. Besides, she’d been too groggy to notice the message in the first place. She wanted to explain but stopped short when she saw Aiden and Evan gently guiding Margot into the living room.They were doting on her like she was royalty, fussing with cushions and handing her a perfectly-temperatured cup of water. Evan shot Eliza a frosty glare, his previously gentle eyes now mocking and cold."Expecting her to bake a cake for Margot is a joke. She spends her days lazing around, and has no hobbies. All she does is doodle those worthless drawings. She’s nothing like Margot."Ever since she was born into this family, she spent more than half her year donating blood for Margot. The rest was for recovery. Did she have the luxury to cultivate hobbies like Margot?Her so-called worthless drawings were her only dreams, dismissed by him like they were nothing. She'd heard it all before, but it still cut deep every time.Aiden gave her a look, trying to smooth things over as usual. "Eliza, maybe you're just worn out from yesterday. Are you feeling okay?"In the past, his words would've moved her. At least someone seemed to care about her well-being. However, with what she knew now, it just felt like a cruel joke.He only pretended to care to keep up the façade of loving her. Because she loved him, he could effortlessly draw her in deeper.Not this time.Margot quickly put on a show of understanding. "It's fine, I don't need cake. Eliza should get some rest."Evan glared at Eliza with disdain, clearly unimpressed. "Margot, don't bother with her. Whatever she does for you is just her duty. After all, she's only here because of you. You're too kind. Her life only matters if you're happy, got it?"Those blunt words hit Eliza like a punch to the gut. It felt like a thousand needles stabbing her chest.She had the same blood running through her veins as theirs. She was human. She felt. She hurt. But no one cared—no one ever did.At dinner, everyone doted on Margot. Greg piled her plate high, and Evan carefully served her some fish. The whole table was filled with Margot's favorites.Eliza kept her head down, eating quietly, when a piece of shrimp appeared in her bowl. She looked at Aiden, then back at the shrimp, a bitter smile pulling at her lips.He remembered to keep up the act of caring, but if he truly loved her, he’d know shrimp was Margot’s favorite and she was allergic to seafood.The signs of his indifference had always been there, but she only saw them now because she had been so desperate for love.As dinner wound down, Greg brought up Aiden and Eliza’s wedding. Margot put down her fork, tears brimming in her eyes. "Mom, Dad, I've been feeling so weak, I don’t think I can make it to Eliza and Aiden's wedding.""But I really want to be there to see their happiness. Maybe we should postpone it until I’m better?"Everyone knew her wishes were always granted in this house. She didn’t have to act all selfless.Greg and Evan agreed immediately, while Aiden paused and turned to Eliza, asking, "Eliza, are you okay with waiting?"Chapter 3In her past life, Margot kept using the same excuse to push back the engagement year after year. As long as she held firm, Aiden would never marry Eliza.Eliza thought about this and gave a little self-deprecating smile. "Yeah, sure, whatever," she muttered.Her opinion didn’t matter anyway. They were never going to tie the knot. She set her utensils down and said, "I'm done," before heading straight upstairs without a backward glance.Watching her resolute figure disappear, Aiden had a new feeling that she seemed different somehow. He couldn't quite put his finger on it, but she wasn't the same as before.With the wedding indefinitely postponed, they naturally stopped planning it. Aiden now had all the time in the world to go on trips with Margot. Margot made sure to include Greg, Thea and Evan in their adventures but conveniently left Eliza out, claiming she needed rest after donating blood.Of course, they were the real family, having a grand old time. If Eliza tagged along, she’d just be a thorn in their side. Why put herself through that?To share her "joy," Margot sent Eliza a snapshot from every place they visited. In each picturesque scene, Margot stood front and center, all smiles, basking in the goodwill of those around her.[Eliza, such a pity you couldn't come! The views here are stunning!][Mom and Dad said if I love it here, they'll buy a house so I can visit whenever I want.][Eliza, my brother promised to go anywhere I want with me in the future.][Aiden gave me a huge gift here too. Want to guess what it is?]Eliza deleted each of Margot's messages, shut off her phone, and started packing her bags. She just needed to hold on a bit longer for her escape.Just then, she heard a faint rustling downstairs. Her hand froze, and memories flashed through her mind. She recalled that in her previous life, around this time, a burglar broke in, stole priceless jewelry, and trashed all her artwork. Panic surged through her.Money was replaceable, but her art? That was personal. With that thought, she quickly secured her artwork, dialed 911, and hid behind the door with a knife.Having lived through it once gave her the advantage. This time, she managed to help the police catch the intruder. However, the disparity in strength was too great, and despite knowing his moves, she couldn't fend him off entirely.This time, she ended up with several injuries, tumbling down the stairs, her face a bloody mess.When the Newell family and Aiden returned, all they saw were police cars leaving and her sitting in disarray on the sofa amidst the chaos.Greg and Thea was shocked, stammering, "You... you caught him by yourself? Why didn't you call us? These home invaders are dangerous. Are you crazy?"Even Evan, usually so indifferent, showed rare surprise. "Yeah, why didn't you call us when there was trouble? Are you trying to make it seem like we’d leave you hanging?"Eliza was utterly spent, too tired to even speak. She sat there, her hand still trembling from clutching the knife.Noticing her trembling, Aiden rushed over and grabbed her hand, "Eliza, are you hurt? Do you need a hospital? You were too reckless. Why didn’t you tell us?"Eliza pulled her hand away from his grip, weakly retorting, "Would it have made a difference? Would you have come back for me?"They all flinched, guilt etched on their faces, trying to hold their ground. "Of course we would!"Eliza let out a bitter laugh. In her past life, she believed they’d come back, so she called each of them. In the end, not one answered.And she was discovered and nearly killed by the intruder for trying to reach out. Later, she learned they were all with Margot, watching fireworks.They were busy having a good time elsewhere, while she almost lost her life that night. So this time, she needed no one.Taking in her calm and detached demeanor, Aiden couldn't help but furrow his brow. Once again, he felt she had truly changed.The old her would have cried and been upset with them for not coming back in such a situation. But now, she was so composed, as if none of it mattered to her.Just as he was about to speak, Evan suddenly noticed the scattered luggage. "Why are you packing all this stuff? Where are you planning to go?!"Chapter 4Aiden spun around, his eyes suddenly full of concern. "Eliza, what's going on?"Eliza's heart skipped a beat. She'd been so wrapped up in catching the thief that she'd forgotten about the luggage she'd left in the living room.Her hand, tucked away in her sleeve, tightened a bit before she flashed a calm smile. "I saw you guys prepping for a trip and thought a little getaway sounded nice. So, I packed my bags, all set to head out once I pick a spot."Greg and Thea's faces fell. "Getaway? Have I not told you to stay put unless you get the okay?""Yeah, what if Margot needs a blood transfusion, and you're not around? You know why you're here, right? Pack your bags back up. You're not going anywhere without our permission!"Seeing her steady expression, Aiden relaxed a bit. "Next time you want to go somewhere, just join us. It's not safe to go alone, you know?"Eliza chuckled to herself. The place she had in mind was somewhere they'd never go.A few days later, both Margot and Eliza had their birthdays.Though they were three years apart, they shared the same birthday. Every year, there was always just one cake and one set of candles.In the past, she believed her parents when they said two cakes weren't necessary for one day.Their family was well-off; a cake was nothing to them. They simply didn't care about her feelings, and didn’t want her birthday to steal the spotlight from Margot's.The party decor was all in Margot's favorite pink—pink roses, pink balloons, pink cake.All the gifts were for Margot alone. She stood in the spotlight, soaking up all the birthday wishes."Happy birthday, Margot!"Margot unwrapped her presents, her eyes sparkling like diamonds, stealing the show. Eliza stood in the corner, feeling like she didn’t belong."Hey, Aiden, why are there two boxes for your gift?" Margot asked, surprised, waving a gift box in front of him.Everyone's eyes turned to Aiden, curious. He handed one of the boxes to Eliza. "This one's for you."Margot's face fell but brightened again after opening the gifts. Aiden had given her an exclusive necklace designed by a top designer, priceless and one-of-a-kind.Eliza's gift, on the other hand, was a little trinket that came with the necklace as a promotion.Everyone chuckled."A freebie, huh? Fits her just fine."Yeah, she was just an afterthought to Margot, so the gift seemed fitting.Eliza stayed silent, quietly tossing her gift into the trash where no one could see.After the party, Margot suddenly had the urge to drive everyone home with her new license.She dashed to the garage. Greg, Thea and Evan were eager to indulge her, and waited at the door for her to bring the car around.Eliza stood at the back, staring at her shoes, lost in thoughts about buying an island and how soon she could get away. She didn't notice the car approaching.With a screech of brakes, she was thrown to the ground.As her consciousness faded, she heard Margot's fake panicked cries before slipping into darkness.When she came to, she was in the hospital. The adrenaline wore off, and the pain hit hard. She struggled to open her eyes, finding herself on a hospital bed.Her body felt light, like she was about to float away. Is this what dying feels like, she wondered as the sensation of floating took over.It hurts, Eliza thought, closing her eyes as darkness swallowed her view.Just beyond a wall, doctors were discussing with the Newell family."You need to decide quickly. She's losing a lot of blood and needs a transfusion now. Our blood bank's low, but your other daughter has a matching blood type. Why not let her donate?"The Newell family almost shouted in unison. "No! Margot can't donate!"As her awareness slipped away, Eliza's hearing dimmed.In her final moment of consciousness, she heard Aiden's voice, clear and firm, cutting through the fog."Yeah, Margot can't donate blood!"Chapter 5Eliza had end up being a walking blood bank for Margot, donating to her countless times throughout her life. Yet, when Eliza found herself on the brink of life and death, not a soul was willing to use Margot’s blood to save her. And to top it all off, the accident that landed her in this mess was all Margot’s fault!She had thought she’d seen through everyone’s facades and that their hurtful actions wouldn't get to her anymore. But right now, hearing their heartless remarks was like being pierced by a thousand arrows. The intense pain overwhelmed her, and she blacked out completely.When she came to again, it was three days later. This time, she was more drained than ever before. The first person she saw when she opened her eyes was Aiden. He seemed to have been by her side for ages, looking a bit worn out himself.When he saw her awake, his usually stern face softened into a slight smile, "Eliza, you’re awake. Are you hurting anywhere? Do you feel like eating something? The doctor said you lost a lot of blood and need to rest up well. Just tell me what you’d like to have, alright?"His concern seemed so genuine, as if he wasn’t the same guy who had coldly stopped Margot from donating blood to her. If she hadn’t heard his words with her own ears, she might have been swept away by his seemingly tender and caring demeanor.After Aiden left, Eliza couldn’t resist asking the nurse attending to her, "Who ended up giving me blood?"The nurse sighed, pausing for a moment before replying, "Your family is quite the puzzle. We tried for ages, but they wouldn't let your sister donate blood."Luckily, we’ve got a blood type registry at the hospital. We managed to call in a doctor who was on vacation but had the same rare blood type, and they rushed over to save you."The nurse looked at her with curiosity. "Are you adopted by their family? Is the guy who was just here looking after you your brother-in-law?"Eliza was taken aback, letting out a bitter chuckle until a silent tear rolled down her cheek. During her hospital stay, Greg and Thea hadn’t visited her even once; only Aiden had been there. Eliza knew that by acting as he did, he hoped she would stay devoted to him and willingly continue being Margot’s personal blood supply. Still, he couldn’t even put on a convincing act.While at the hospital, he was perpetually distracted—either on the phone in the hallway or smiling faintly at his screen. She knew it was Margot on the other end. Only when dealing with Margot did he smile like that.On the day she was discharged, he showed up as promised to take her home. But as they stood at the hospital entrance, he got a call, and his expression changed in an instant. Usually composed, his face now clearly showed anger. His fingers tightened around his phone, turning slightly white as he fought to keep his emotions in check."Eliza, something urgent came up at work. Could you grab a cab home?"Eliza nodded calmly, graciously telling him to go handle work and not worry about her. Aiden seemed relieved as he got in his car and sped off.Watching his car fade from view, Eliza smirked. She knew exactly why Aiden was upset and where he was rushing off to. Just moments earlier, Margot had posted a photo with a handsome guy on social media. The caption read: [A cute guy asked for my number. Should I give it to him?]Margot knew just how to drive a guy crazy. In the past, Eliza might have been jealous. But not anymore. She had her own priorities now. Closing her phone, she hailed a cab straight to the police station.Chapter 6When Eliza got back to the Newell estate from the police station, the place was eerily quiet. She didn't dwell on it and headed straight for the stairs, but the sound of footsteps suddenly echoed from the entrance.The door swung open, and Greg stormed in first, followed by Evan, who was holding a shaken and tear-streaked Margot.Greg's temper flared, "What are you up to? Did you call the cops? Margot just hit the wrong pedal; it wasn't on purpose. Why'd you call the police? Do you want her to end up in jail?"Evan chimed in, trying to console Margot while scolding Eliza, "You just got a little hurt. Do you realize Margot was grilled for hours? If we hadn't signed that waiver, she'd have to endure much longer!""Margot’s health isn’t great. If something happened to her, could you handle that on your conscience?"Yeah, she just got a little hurt, just flirted with death. Margot was lectured for hours, which was way more serious.Eliza let out a bitter laugh, defiance lighting up her gaze as she stared at Greg for the first time, "Yeah, I called them. So what?"Normally, she'd be all meek and mild, but today she was different, and Greg wasn't having any of it. Without hesitation, he stepped forward to hit her. "You insolent girl! What kind of attitude is this? I'll teach you a lesson today!"At his command, the bodyguards moved in, tying her up with ropes and forcing her to kneel.She was numb, like a fish gasping for air, as they bound her and pushed her to the ground.Greg picked up a rope and lashed it across her body. "Ungrateful child! You are a menace!"Each lash left a bright red welt on her skin.One, two, three...She lost count of the strikes, only hearing the swoosh of the rope and Thea egging him on."Yeah, give her what she deserves. Should've never brought her into this world!"Eliza shivered, suddenly lifting her head, her eyes brimming with tears of blood.She looked so hopeless, Greg's hand, ready to strike again, hesitated.She bit her lips until they turned white, her voice trembling with pain and despair. "You don’t want me as your daughter, and you think I want you as my parents?"You brought me into this world just to be Margot's blood donor, but did you ever ask if I was okay with that?"Since I was a kid, I wore Margot's hand-me-downs, ate what she didn't like. We share the same birthday, but you never gave me a gift."Do you even think of me as your daughter? Do you know what I like to eat, my favorite color, what I'm allergic to, or what scares me?"If I had a choice, I wouldn't want to be born into this world."Because in this world, no one loves me..."Everyone froze, stunned, as she laid bare her heart, leaving a heavy weight in the air.Just then, Aiden arrived at the Newell estate and the first thing he saw was Eliza, battered and kneeling.The words that she was unloved made his heart twisted painfully.He hurried to her side, lifting her gently, "Eliza, I love you..."Eliza gave a faint, bitter smile, shook her head, and turned to walk away.Instinctively, Aiden wanted to follow her, but Margot suddenly clutched her head and collapsed."Aiden, my head hurts..."He hesitated, then turned back toward Margot.Chapter 7Eliza lay in bed for two full days, recovering from the latest bout of punishment. Then, her phone buzzed, cutting through the silence. It was a message from the staff, letting her know the paperwork for buying the island was complete. That secluded paradise was now hers!Thrilled, she quickly called the number back.“Ms. Eliza, are you absolutely sure you want to head to the island in three days?” the voice on the other end confirmed.She'd never been more certain of anything. “Yes, I'm sure.”“Alright, Ms. Eliza. We’ll have everything ready to take you there in three days.”As soon as she hung up, Aiden barged into the room.“What’s this about an island?” he asked.Eliza slipped her phone into her pocket, dodging the question. “Oh, it’s nothing, Aiden. Did you need something?”He shrugged it off. “I just wanted to let you know that your entry in the competition won an award. They’ve invited you to the ceremony the day after tomorrow.”Eliza had almost forgotten. She was an exceptional painter and had recently made it to the finals of a prestigious national competition. Winning hadn't crossed her mind.On the day of the awards, Margot insisted the whole family come along to celebrate.“Eliza, you’re my sister. We wouldn’t miss your big moment for the world!” Margot beamed.Then, with a hint of wistfulness, she added, “I wish I could win an award too, but my health’s never let me pursue painting.”“But hey, your win is my win too!” she chirped.Eliza didn’t reply, but a nagging feeling gnawed at her.As the ceremony unfolded, the moment came to announce the grand prize winner. Eliza sat in the audience, nerves jangling. This award meant everything. It’s a nod to her talent and acknowledgment from her peers.The host opened the envelope and paused, looking puzzled, but then announced, “Let’s congratulate the grand prize winner—Margot!”The room buzzed with confusion. Nobody had heard of Margot before, and whispers filled the air.“Who’s this Margot?” someone murmured.“I thought the grand prize was for Eliza, the artist of ‘Sunset’!”Frozen in shock, Eliza struggled to process the news. Just as she moved to confront the organizers, Evan pulled her back. “I swapped the names with the organizers an hour ago so Margot could take the stage,” he said nonchalantly.“Margot loves the spotlight, so from now on, all of your work will be under her name.”Dumbfounded, Eliza looked over to see Greg and Thea gazing proudly at Margot, then dismissively at her. “Don’t get upset with your sister. It’s just an award.”Aiden was fixated on Margot, completely entranced by her moment, oblivious to Eliza’s distress.In that moment, the chill of betrayal washed over her.Once again, Margot had snatched away her chance to shine, with everyone playing along. As applause filled the room, Margot thanked everyone, except Eliza.Back at the Newell household, Eliza went to her room and gathered all her artworks. She also collected the toys she’d saved up for, the handcrafted dolls she’d made, and her worn-out clothes.She dragged everything to the living room and dumped it in front of Margot.Startled, Margot asked, “Eliza, what are you doing?”Eliza pointed at the pile, her voice steady. “They want me to give you all my works? Here you go. Not just my art, but everything I have.”As she looked around at her family, she mocked herself silently.And that included Dad, Mom, her brother, and Aiden. They could all be hers too.Chapter 8In her room, Eliza skipped dinner and locked herself in, packing up the last of her things. Greg and Thea thought she was just having a tantrum and kept grumbling outside her door."Your temper's getting worse. It's just a few paintings. Do you really have to give your sister the cold shoulder over it?""Exactly! You are getting more and more unbearable!"While the complaints continued, Aiden gently knocked on her door. "Eliza, come on, cheer up. Why don’t you come out and grab a bite?"She glanced at the door, feeling a heaviness in her heart, though her eyes stayed dry. She had cried so much before that she couldn't even muster tears now.Outside, Evan impatiently pulled Aiden away. "Aiden, just let her be. She likes to make a scene. Let's see how long she can go without eating."Eliza let out a quiet laugh.That would be one day.Because she was leaving tomorrow.The next day, she woke up extra early, only to find everyone had already left. Checking her phone, she saw they had taken Margot to the nearby hills for blessings at dawn.The church there was said to be very powerful, but it required a personal visit before sunrise to hang a wish plaque. No wonder they left so early; it was all for Margot.On social media, they each posted updates. Every photo and wish plaque was about Margot.Greg: Wishing Margot peace and everlasting happiness!Thea: My little darling, may all your wishes come true!Evan: May Margot live a life of joy and peace!Aiden didn’t post a photo of Margot, just the words from a wish plaque: Wishing for peace and long-lasting happiness!In a past life, Aiden had hung many wish plaques on that tree. Though he didn't usually believe in such things, he visited the church almost every year. Because one of those plaques bore the name 'Eliza,' she always thought she was the one he cared for.It wasn’t until her deathbed that she realized every wish plaque had Margot's name on the back. Her years of misguided affection had all been a big joke.Luckily, life gave her another chance, and this time, she was wide awake. She’s determined not to make the same mistakes.Her phone chimed with a message.[Ms. Eliza, welcome to the island. Please head to the airport immediately. Our staff will meet you there. We hope you have a pleasant and worry-free stay.]She smiled, closed her phone, and placed the prepared disinheritance papers on the table.Before she left, she paused and took off the necklace around her neck. Aiden had given it to her as a family heirloom after she became his girlfriend. He said the person wearing it would be his wife, the future lady of the Owens family.But now, she had no desire to be Mrs. Owens.She placed the heirloom on top of the disinheritance papers and walked out with her suitcase.As she stepped out, her phone buzzed non-stop. She paused, then checked it.The screen showed a bunch of missed calls from Greg, Thea, Evan, and Aiden. In the group chat, messages tagged her one after another.[Eliza, Margot had an accident and fell. She's lost a lot of blood. Come to the hospital now to donate blood!][You have half an hour to get to the hospital!][If anything happens to Margot, I’ll hold you responsible!]Eliza paused, then calmly exited the group chat and blocked them all.From now on, she was no longer Margot's blood donor, not Greg and Thea's second daughter, not Evan's sister, nor Aiden's fiancée.She was Eliza, and just Eliza.She took one last look at the place she had called home for over twenty years, then turned and walked towards the car waiting to take her away.As the car drove off, a broken SIM card lay discarded on the ground...