If I had heard these words before I was reborn, they would have broken me. But after everything I had witnessed—the lies, the betrayal and the humiliation—they now only fueled my resolve. I let out a short, bitter laugh, shaking my head at his audacity.
Without another word, I turned to leave. The anger emanating from Jonah was palpable, but I didn't care. As I reached the doorway, I paused, an idea forming in my mind. Slowly, I turned back to face him, my lips curling into a cold smile.
"Jonah, do you know what makes you truly revolting? You think Rosa would be moved by your devotion, but it's nothing more than a play you direct and act out for your own gratification. Do you think she, up in heaven, would enjoy watching you degrade yourself with another woman?"
His expression darkened, his body tense as if ready to retaliate, but I didn't wait for his response. I walked out, letting the door close behind me with a soft but resolute click.
Barely a few steps down the hall, I heard the sound of glass shattering inside the office, followed by an enraged yell. I smirked to myself, though the satisfaction was fleeting. Men like Jonah were all the same—proud, entitled and blind to their own flaws.
***
Jonah's one redeeming quality was his efficiency. After the mandatory cooling-off period, we finalized the divorce without any further drama. The ink on the papers had barely dried when I boarded a plane to the United States, leaving Brookside and its painful memories behind.
In my past life, I had let myself be swept up in Jonah's whirlwind romance, dropping out of school and sacrificing my dreams to become his dutiful wife. This time, I wasn't making the same mistake. I had a second chance and I intended to live it for myself.
***
Five years passed in the blink of an eye. During that time, I immersed myself in my studies, earning degrees and certifications that I once thought were out of reach. Staying in the United States after graduation was an easy decision, as the opportunities here were boundless.
With the foresight granted by my second life and a sharp eye for investments, I quickly established my own company. My experience from two lifetimes allowed me to navigate Wall Street with unparalleled precision, picking winning ventures with almost supernatural accuracy. Soon, my name became synonymous with success, my firm a formidable presence in the financial world.