Chapter6 

The driver took me to the hospital. After a series of tests, they determined it was mostly bruising and a minor internal injury. 

Lying in the hospital bed, I ached all over, but my mind was strangely calm. 

Late that night, Jason came in, looking exhausted. 

When he saw I was awake, a flicker of panic crossed his face. 

“Sandy, how are you feeling? Are you okay?” 

I looked at him coldly, saying nothing. 

He wrung his hands, offering a nervous explanation. 

“Kate… she was a little shaken up, so I stayed with her… so…” 

Under my gaze, he trailed off. 

“Sandy, listen, it all happened so fast. Kate was closer to me, and I just reacted…” 

He paused, searching for the right words. “I didn’t know you’d get hit.” 

I interrupted him. “When are you leaving for New York?” 

He answered cautiously. “Tomorrow.” 

“I see. I’m tired. You can go.” 

I closed my eyes, dismissing him. 

Jason seemed to want to say something more, but he eventually left. 

Mrs. Miller came the next day. 

She carried a thermos, her face beaming. “Sandy, dear, Jason asked me to come take care of you.” 

“Are you feeling any better?” 

“Much better, thank you, Mom.” 

She ladled some soup for me, chattering away. 

“That Jason, always so clumsy. I don’t know if he can even take care of Kate properly…” 

She stopped mid–sentence, as if realizing what she’d said. 

“Mom,” I said, “Kate is the one who married Jason,” 

Mrs. Miller froze, taking a moment to process my words. “What… what are you saying?” 

10:48 am PO 

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“Mom,” I said, “Kate is the one who married Jason.” 

Mrs. Miller froze, taking a moment to process my words. “What… what are you saying?” 

“I put Kate’s name on the marriage application.” 

Mrs. Miller’s initial shock quickly turned to elation. 

“Sandy, you’re such a good girl! I knew you were the most sensible one!” 

She clasped my hand excitedly. “Thank you, Sandy! Thank you for letting them be together!” 

I gave a faint smile, saying nothing. 

Letting them be together? I was letting myself be free. 

Mrs. Miller had always preferred Kate. Even after I spent years dutifully caring for her in my past life, she still left her entire inheritance to Kate. 

“Mom, don’t tell Jason or Kate about this yet.” 

Mrs. Miller grinned. “Of course, dear! I understand!” 

“So… what are your plans now?” 

“I’m leaving in a few days,” I said, keeping my destination vague. 

Mrs. Miller wanted to ask more, her mind clearly preoccupied with their wedding. 

I closed my eyes, pretending to sleep. 

I left the hospital without telling anyone. 

Before leaving, I wrote a letter to Jason: 

“Jason, by the time you read this, I’ll be on a train headed south.” 

“I know you’ve always loved Kate. I’m giving you my blessing.” 

“Our time together has run its course. I wish you both happiness.” 

I put the letter, the train ticket to New York, and the marriage certificate in an envelope and mailed it to 

his address in New York. 

Then, I grabbed my suitcase and headed for the train station. 

10:51 am P 

TICH, Iyiauucu 11g suncast all litautu ivica Slativi. 

Chapter 2