Another Reincarnation story.

Chapter 1

Lily Benson heard it.

"So how monstrous her husband and friends are...

you can see how foolish Lily is. We just have to play with her a little more, take everything she has, and destroy her."

She froze.

Then she heard a familiar voice.

"I know. I just have to pretend to love her a little more. She'll do anything for me. It's so hard to act like I love her... she's so blind."

Lily was speechless.

She couldn't believe what she was hearing. The love of her life... and her best friend... were the reason her life had become such a mess.

"Theo, when do we tell her? About our affair... and the baby?"

"We'll tell her in a few months. Don't worry."

She stumbled back to her chamber, her legs barely holding her up, and sank onto the edge of the bed.

I destroyed my own family... all because I believed him.

The thought repeated in her mind like a cruel echo.

Everything she had sacrificed... everything she had given up...
had been for a love that was never real.

Her chest tightened as the truth fully sank in-
her husband... and her best friend... had both betrayed her.

Lily slowly stood up, her hands trembling.

She walked out of the room, not knowing where she was going, only needing to breathe... to escape the weight pressing down on her.

The house felt too quiet. Too heavy.

Everything Lily had ever known slipped away-like it was never hers to begin with.

And then-

nothing.

Lily closes her eyes,

Again Silence.

And for the first time... Lily was gone.

But the story wasn't over.

"Lady Lily!"

"Are you okay?"

"Lady Lily!"

The voice echoed again and again, pulling her from the darkness.

What... is that sound?

Slowly, Lily opened her eyes.

Light flooded her vision.

"Lady Lily, you are late for school!"

Silence.

School?

Lily blinked.

"...What school?"

"Lady Lily, what are you talking about? Today is your first day of school. Get up now."

Lily blinked slowly.

Her gaze shifted toward the voice.

It was someone familiar.

Ariana.

Her long-time lady-in-waiting stood by her bedside, looking at her with concern.

Lily got up and looked into the mirror.

It was her 16-year-old self.

Her breath caught.

She pinched her arm lightly.

Am I dreaming?

"Ariana... what year is it?" Lily asked, her voice unsteady.

"Lady, it's ##20," Ariana replied.

Silence.

Lily's eyes widened slightly.

Then it hit her.

This was before she met her betraying husband...
before she trusted the friend who destroyed her life.

"My parents...!"

"My lady!"

Lily didn't wait another second-she rushed out, her steps quick and uneven as her heart pounded in her chest.
She look at her parents bedchembe, but they are not there.

"Ariana, where are my parents?" she asked, her voice trembling.

"They're in the dining room, my lady."

Before Ariana could say anything more, Lily had already turned and ran.

The doors to the dining room felt heavier than usual as she pushed them open.

And there they were.

Her parents... smiling at her, warmth and love shining in their eyes. Her twin brothers sat nearby, looking just as she remembered.

For a moment, Lily stood frozen.

They're really here...

Then suddenly-

"Mother!"

She ran forward and threw herself into her mother's arms, holding onto her tightly, as if she might disappear if she let go.

Tears slipped down her,cheeks before she could stop them.

The scent... that familiar, comforting scent of her mother wrapped around her, just like it used to.

And in that moment, everything she had lost, everything she had suffered-

felt like it was gently breaking apart.

"Lily... are you okay, honey? Why are you crying?" her mother asked softly, gently cupping her face.

Lily quickly wiped her tears, forcing a small smile.

"No, Mom... I just... kind of missed you all."

Her words made the room fall into a brief silence.

"What are you talking about?" one of her brothers said with a slight frown. "You were with us yesterday."

Lily froze.

Her gaze slowly shifted toward them.

Her twin brothers-four years older than her.

Nathaniel... and Sebastian.

Just like she remembered.

Tall, composed, and effortlessly handsome... but more than that-

they were looking at her with concern.

In her past life... they never liked the idea of her marrying Axel.

They tried to stop her.

And yet-

because of her...

they paid the price for her mistake.

Lily's hands clenched slightly at her sides.

This time...

Her eyes softened, but there was a quiet determination hidden within them.

This time, I won't let that happen.