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Chapter 75: What Now?
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A Second Chance From The Heavensย ย ย Chapter 76: Living New
โMattie, what career do you think suits me?โโHuh?โThe two of them were sitting in the living room, enjoying a rare day off. Actually, Allison could choose to keep working on the project back at the lab today even though it was Sunday, but she decided not to.She was going to have this kind of conversation sooner or later anyway. There was no point in delaying it any longer.Matthew was staring at her in surprise. โWhat?โ He looked like he had been caught off-guard. โI thought you like being a scientist.โโI think itโs time for a change.โMatthewโs features softened. โIs this about the doctorโs appointment that you had a week ago?โLast week, she finally made time to go to the hospital. It was pointless to delay it, so she had to swallow her pride and face the music. She used to hate going to hospitals, especially after what happened to her father and mother. Hospitals were places of death. That was what she believed as a child and a teenager.When she became an adult and entered the
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2023-04-30A Second Chance From The Heavensย ย ย Chapter 77: Seven Years Ago (I)
โโฆSorry. I think I got confused for a second,โ Allison said, hoping that Matthew wouldnโt get too suspicious. โIn my dream, I was 31 years oldโฆโโOh.โ A shadow passed over Matthewโs face. โThis dream really got to you, huh?โAllison chuckled mirthlessly. โPathetic, right? Iโm letting a dream take over my lifeโฆโโNot pathetic,โ Matthew said quickly. โThatโs notโฆ wow, Iโm being quite the eloquent guy today, huh?โ He shook his head. โStill, itโs understandable that youโre feeling uncertain because of it. After all, there are risk factors for cancerโฆ and I donโt think itโs healthy for you to be exposed to so much radiation and chemicals for years, either. Also, you did quit smoking, soโฆโโYeah, I did. It was much harder than I thought.โ Allison felt that it was easier this time though. Maybe because in the future, she didnโt smoke for five whole years.Even though her body in this timeline got withdrawal symptoms, she was adamant about not going back. To think that she had been abusing he
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2023-05-01A Second Chance From The Heavensย ย ย Chapter 78: Seven Years Ago (II)
โMy Loverโ:Mark becoming a cat changed Wendyโs situation drastically.Now, she had to do chores all by herself. She had to clean, cook, and work. She needed to pay all the bills, too.She and Mark didnโt have families. They only had each other. Mark only had her, so she would never leave him no matter what.She tried to go back to the market and find the one who sold Mark the apple, but it was useless. She didnโt find any clues.It was as if the seller vanished into thin air.So Wendy had to work hard and save a lot of money.As the months went by, she already used all of Markโs savings. The bills were piling up, so she had to take a part-time job along with her full-time one.She became so busy that she neglected to take care of Mark.Mark, being a cat, couldnโt communicate with her except to show and receive affection. He could only watch helplessly as Wendy woke up early in the mornings, barely even eating breakfast, and then came back home late at night each time, exhausted.She
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2023-05-01A Second Chance From The Heavensย ย ย Chapter 79: Some Introspection (I)
And now seven years later, they were here, married and sitting together in the living room. They had really gone a long wayโฆHer seventeen-year-old self would never have imagined that they wouldโve ended up like this.Allison looked at Matthew with a warm smile.โYes, I remember,โ she said softly. โYou still recall that story?โโOf course I do. I remember that I thought it would have a happy ending.โ He chuckled. โI was sad when I reached the end. I felt a little empty, too. I thought for sure that he would turn back into a humanโฆโโWell, thereโs always something that can break a curse, even if itโs just one thing,โ Allison said. โThey just never figured it out, thatโs all.โโSo there was a way to break the curse?โ Matthew said, eyes wide. โYou never told me that.โโI didnโt think it was important enough to say. Also, I never intended on making the characters find out about it.โโCan I know what it was? Was it true loveโs kiss?โ he asked teasingly.The corner of Allisonโs lips curved
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2023-05-02A Second Chance From The Heavensย ย ย Chapter 80: Some Introspection (II)
There had been so many what-ifs inside of her at that time. She knew that she was on the verge of death, so her mind was filled with all sorts of thoughts. She looked back on what she had done in her life, every regret, every smashed hope, and also every happy memory that she had experienced.She had been ready to suffer more and die back then.But then Matthew came along, and then the rest was history.So, after that extended period of being alone with her thoughts, she eventually came to realize something.She had worked so hard, yet she ended up like this. She tried so hard to achieve a constant good impression, but it took a toll on her mentality instead.And then running away, getting into a lot of trouble, giving birth to her baby but losing her eventually, and even getting Matthew to stay with her and support her despite him having a girlfriendโฆHer heart ached at the sad memories. Truly, she had messed up her own life. She couldโve had happiness, yet she remained a fool.So ri
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2023-05-04A Second Chance From The Heavensย ย ย Chapter 81: Family Discord (I)
A week after Allison quit her job, news started to spread. Allisonโs boss and co-workers were all shocked at her decision, but they couldnโt really stop her from resigning. She was stubborn when she wanted to, and no matter how much they tried to persuade her otherwise, especially in the middle of their big research breakthrough, she just wouldnโt budge.As for the public, there were mixed reactions all around, but the majority of them shared one common thing: confusion.Some started to speculate, while some decided to mind their own business.Needless to say, some rumors flew around.And they reached Edward Laurierโs ears.โWhat is the meaning of this?โ he demanded after calling Matthew to the house, not even bothering to say a proper greeting. โWhat has your little wife done now?โMatthew frowned, not liking the way Edward was referring to Allison. โWhat has she done? She did what she had to, Father,โ he said quietly.โWhat she had to?โ Edward gritted out. โQuitting her job when she
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2023-05-08A Second Chance From The Heavensย ย ย Chapter 82: Family Discord (II)
The next day, Edward surprisingly did not badger Matthew any longer.The day went on like normal, with nothing surprising lying in wait for Matthew at the end of the day. He was still under training to inherit the company, so he was too busy to linger over that issue for the moment.Ever since Matthew started taking his studies seriously back in high school, Edward started to have high hopes for him. Edward began the preparations right away, a formal succession plan for Matthew in order to inherit the company once he was ready.Matthew couldnโt blame him too much for rushing; after all, his father had high blood pressure and a heart condition. It was understandable that he would hasten the process. He was always prepared for everything.But it was a lot of pressure for Matthew back then.Even now.To succeed his father, he had to go through a training and development program. There was a mentorship program, job rotations, leadership training programs, and many other opportunities to h
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2023-05-09A Second Chance From The Heavensย ย ย Chapter 83: His Parents
Matthew had known Allison for nearly ten years already. They had been through thick and thin together, and he liked to think that he knew her more than she realized.But her recent behavior was puzzling him greatly.He couldnโt quite put his finger on it, but she seemed like aโฆ slightly different person. Not in a drastic way, but justโฆLike she was older than she seemedโฆ and knew some unusual thingsโฆโRosenburgโฆโ Matthew thought to himself. โSheโs been a little fixated on that city for a while...โAlso, she mentioned something about a โMiracle Wellโ back then, didnโt she?What an odd name. He had never heard of such a thing before. Maybe he should research some more about it...Not to mention that she even proposed to go on a vacation there about a week ago. It was one of the last things that he had expected her to say.What was the deal with that city, anyway?Also, how come she knew about his villa there? Maybe Martha mentioned it to her out of the blue?The mystery behind Allisonโs
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2023-05-11
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A Second Chance From The Heavensย ย ย Chapter 99: Calmer Days
Two days had passed since that night.After Allison had spotted the suspicious pair of men, she and Matthew decided to watch them for a while to see if they might do anything alarming.Fortunately, the men seemed to keep their distance and only whispered to each other. They followed Zoren and Jane for a while before the couple finally disappeared into a crowd in the town square, and that was the end of it.Allison had briefly considered telling Jane about it, but now that she thought about it, she hadnโt been able to get the womanโs contact number. Matthew had no details, either.โItโs probably nothing,โ Allison thought to herself.Maybe it was just wishful thinking, but she wanted to believe that her mini-vacation with Matthew would not turn out badly in the end.Maybe it was just a coincidence that those two men were staring at Jane and Zoren and were merely walking in the same direction.Maybe she and Matthew were just making a big deal out of nothingโฆBut despite her thoughts, she
A Second Chance From The Heavensย ย ย Chapter 98: Suspicious Individuals
Jane laughed. โSilly. You should call her Mrs. Laurier!โ she scolded playfully. โTheyโre married.โโOh.โ But Zoren didnโt look apologetic at all. โSorry about that.โโItโs fine.โ It was Matthew who spoke, and his tone was polite.โSo!โ Jane said, smiling. It was weird for Allison to see her like this. She wasnโt usually this pleasant. โItโs been a while, hasnโt it? Why donโt the four of us go on a double date? You two must be here for a vacation too, right? Like we are?โโWellโฆโ Allison began hesitantly.โThat sounds good,โ Matthew interjected with a smile. โHow about dinner tomorrow? They donโt have any fancy restaurants here, but we could find someplace nice.โโOh, youโre right.โ Jane nodded. โMy darling here made me go on a vacation in a small city like this. I refused at first, but he managed to persuade me. It was going to be romantic, he said. It was going to be just the two of us, he said! So I agreed. But I donโt know anyone in here and the places are too small and not very fa
A Second Chance From The Heavensย ย ย Chapter 97: A Bad Feeling
Allison was caught off guard for several reasons.First, she did not expect to run into a former classmate in a city like this. Second, she did not expect to have a reunion with that same classmate with Matthew currently at her side.And third, she did not expect to run into Jane Winters, of all people.Back in high school, the popular girl was Reva Winters. She was a beautiful girl who came from a wealthy family, and she had it all: the beauty, the brains, and the talent. She was admired and envied by many.But while Reva was the popular one, her twin sister, Jane, was the opposite. The two were fraternal twins, with Reva having a soft, gentle beauty but an outspoken personality.Jane, however, had a fierce appearance compared to her sister, and she often exuded an intimidating aura. Although she looked ordinary at first glance, keeping her brown hair short and wearing glasses, she was known in school as a promising athlete. In fact, she had won several martial arts competitions in t
A Second Chance From The Heavensย ย ย Chapter 96: A Piece of the Past
His words brought a smile to her face.The two of them were different in this way. At times, she preferred to be pragmatic and to stick to the cold, hard facts.Matthew, on the other hand, often preferred to think positively and see things in a different light. He knew that real life wasnโt all unicorns and rainbows, but he just believed that having a good mindset was a better way of navigating through life.He barely held any grudges towards anyone and rarely got angry. Although he had a tumultuous relationship with his parents, he was still polite towards them and made sure to fulfill his duties.โRemember when you used to read my stories?โ she said softly. โI mentioned to you that I was going to pursue something that wasnโt my hobby or passion, but you encouraged me to write and enjoy what I liked. You also assured me that things would work out in the end.โHer gaze lowered.โI wonder, if I had decided to listen to you, would I have been happier in the past? But right now, even tho
A Second Chance From The Heavensย ย ย Chapter 95: Something Thought-Provoking
Their little vacation went better than they had expected.Matthew took Allisonโs hand as they walked down the main street of this small countryside town. They walked along the cobblestone sidewalks, seeing colorful storefronts and passing beautiful old buildings.They had been cooped up in the big city for so long that they enjoyed being in a much more peaceful area. They had already spent the morning wandering in and out of various shops, also stopping at a cafรฉ for coffee and pastries.As the afternoon sun began to set, Matthew turned to Allison.โDo you want to hang out at Lake Mendel?โ he offered. โWe can relax and take in the surroundings.โAllison thought about it for a moment. โThat sounds like a nice date, but isnโt it a little hot out for a picnic by the lake?โโIs it hot out?โ Matthew looked up at the sun shining brightly on them. โI donโt think itโs that hot right now. But would you rather be indoors?โโCome to think of it, it is a nice day for a picnic,โ Allison finally ag
A Second Chance From The Heavensย ย ย Chapter 94: The Long-Awaited Conversation (II)
Matthew sat down beside her on the grass. It was currently nighttime, and the garden was illuminated by the soft glowing outdoor lights, making it look like it came right out of a serene painting. The sky was beautiful, with a spray of stars across the dark expanse and the clouds drifting lazily across the bright crescent moon.He could feel Allison tensing beside him, but she didnโt say anything. Instead, she continued to stare at the flowers as though they were the most fascinating thing in the world.She was pointedly not looking at him, which made him feel a bit sad. At this moment, even though they were physically close, it felt like there was an invisible wall between them, distancing them from each other.Finally, he heard her sigh softly before she turned to him with teary eyes. He didnโt say a word, just reached out and wiped the tears using his thumb, waiting for her to make the first move.Maybe she thought that he hated her now, but that was far from the truth. His love fo
A Second Chance From The Heavensย ย ย Chapter 93: The Long-Awaited Conversation (I)
When he opened his eyes, he felt much better. The headache was gone, and the unnatural tension in his chest faded into nothingness. His mind was clear as his vision slowly adjusted to his surroundings.He could hear Allisonโs voice saying something to him, but he couldnโt hear it for a moment. Instead, he slowly turned his head to face her, unable to speak.Because what else could he say?This was such a strange phenomenon.It was as if he had awakened from a long dream, from a completely different life, and then suddenly jerked awake to realize that it was all a nightmare.Because it did seem like a nightmare. A terrible one, to be exact.โWhy?โ he finally spoke, his voice hoarse.Allison looked startled at this. โWhat?โ She scooted closer to him, scrutinizing his expression. โAre you okay? Do you need some water?โHe felt like his throat was a little dry, so he nodded. It would help if he could talk to her properly without any interruptions.She nodded and quickly took the pitcher f
A Second Chance From The Heavensย ย ย Chapter 92: Best Friends
[A rewind back to the original timelineโฆ]-Matthew closed his eyes before Allison did. He took a deep breath, wondering why he was even doing this.But he was desperate. He wanted something at least, even a miracle. He couldnโt bear to see Allison suffer any longer. He just wanted to increase the possibility that she would be cured.So even if it was something โsillyโ like this, it didnโt matter. At least he tried.Who knows, right?What if miracles really did exist?Matthew thought of it that way, but to his surprise, his real thoughts surfaced, and they were quite different from what he had expected.โI wishโฆ that I could turn back time.โHe took a deep breath, still keeping his eyes closed.โI wish I could go back to those days when we were in love. When she was still in love with me.โโWhen things were still good between us.โHe tried to suppress the emotions that surfaced in his heart.โI wish I could have a second chance with her. I wish that we hadnโt wasted too much time.โโB
A Second Chance From The Heavensย ย ย Chapter 91: Alive
Allison was devastated.How could she have let this happen? She had sworn to herself that she would look after Matthew, that she would make sure he didnโt suffer the way she had.But she failed. All she could do was stand there, frozen in shock, as he stumbled and fell to the ground. All she could do was scream and hold him in her arms, crying for him to wake up.She had never been so relieved to hear his heart beating steadily.She immediately called for help from passersby, who quickly entered the hospital and alerted the guards and nurses. In no time, Matthew was lifted from the ground and examined by the doctors.He just fainted, they said. A result of stress and mental exhaustion. Probably also from fatigue and hunger.Allison couldnโt bring herself to believe any of it. After all, Matthewโs symptoms were erratic. His headaches did not occur at reasonable times. He ate three times a day, exercised, and managed his stress. He was perfectly healthy.But even though she told the doc
