I had somehow been reborn in a body that shared my exact name.
This new “Stella” looked nothing like the old me. She had no family, was raised in an orphanage, and barely knew anyone at all. She felt like a glitch in the world’s system. This city was 9,000 kilometers away from where I once lived.
Suddenly, it felt like everything I had wished for had actually come true.
My heart wouldn’t settle down. The silk pouch still rested in my hand, but its comforting warmth had vanished, leav- ing behind just an ordinary scrap of fabric.
I made up my mind to keep living as this version of “Stella.” The seasons changed, and before I realized it, three years had slipped by.
In those years, I tried to find any information about Nathan. The news of my fall from the rooftop had caused a huge stir, attracting lots of reporters. Marcelo and the powerful people backing him were all taken down. Rachel seemed to be fine, too.
Honestly, this was probably the best ending. Everything went back to how it should be, and I thought it was time for
me to move on.
In the beginning, it was nearly impossible to adjust to life without Nathan. But over time, the busy days helped me stop dwelling on it. When I finally stopped to think, I realized I had already become used to this new life.
Whenever Nathan was around, I’d lose my ability to think straight. But when he wasn’t there, my sharp mind always returned.
So I made up my mind to get a boyfriend and start dating, thinking it might help me completely move on from Nathan, not just physically, but mentally too.
I couldn’t spend my whole life tied to him. Besides, in his world, I was already gone forever.
Marcus Ronan, one of my classmates, was handsome and interesting. I really gave it my all, but no matter how hard I tried, it just didn’t work. I realized I couldn’t open my heart to anyone but Nathan.
One evening, I went out drinking with Marcus, wanting to have an honest conversation and clear things up. But he ended up drunk and started blurting out everything he’d been hiding.
“Let me tell you the truth. The reality is, I…
“I like my brother.”
Who could possibly understand the feeling of relief that washed over me the moment he said those words?
Marcus drank too much, threw up, and sobbed all at once.
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He continued, “I thought you were attractive and had a strong character.
“I wanted to give it a shot with you to see if you could fix me.
“You won’t find out unless you actually try. It’s impossible.
“I simply can’t!
“I only love my brother. He’s the only one I’ll ever love.”
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Everything he said sounded just like my own thoughts! Because of this strange bond, Marcus and I ended up becom- ing close friends.
Later on, he struggled with whether he should end things with his brother.
I told him, “Don’t do it.
“If you’re not careful, you might end up like me, someone lost without a brother.”
Marcus was afraid, too, so he kept his mouth shut all three years of college, quietly searching for a way to fix himself.
That day, he showed up again.
He said, “Hey, did you hear there are two new exchange students in our major? We’re throwing a welcome party for them tonight. People say they’re really attractive. Come on, let’s go!”
The moment I stepped into the bar’s private room, a wave of unease swept over me. The class monitor from the next class whispered to us like it was a secret, “This exchange student’s no joke. He started his own company right after starting college. They say he’s a bit wild. Now he’s worth over tens of millions. Apparently, he’s here to talk about some big project with the college.”
“Let’s stick to him so we can get lucky too!”
Marcus looked unimpressed and mumbled next to me, “That’s no big deal. My brother was already running our family business back when he was still in college!”
I couldn’t even listen to him properly. My heart was beating like crazy.
After everyone sat down, a tall person stepped inside. Right on cue, the streamers the class monitor, and his team had set up burst with a pop.
I lifted my head, and it felt like my heart stopped beating.
Straight ahead, the man’s face slowly became clearer as he moved into the light.
He was dressed in a long, black coat, as if it were a piece of cloth cut out of the night, keeping him apart from every- one else’s feelings.
On his left ear, he wore a noticeable earring shaped like a star if you looked closely.
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