Two Chances,One Bullet: How His "Next Life" Promise Failed Novel

Chapter 12 After Vincent woke up , Mrs. Blackstone nearly got down on her knees before Raelyn , wanting to adopt her as her goddaughter on the spot . It was Mr. Blackstone who remained rational and calmed his excited wife : " Raclyn just married Vincent . Wouldn't it be strange to adopt her as your goddaughter ? " " I think we should see what the two of them want . " " You're right , you're right . I'm so confused . Raelyn , you must be exhausted after such a long day .

Let me show you to your room so you can rest a bit . " Raelyn nodded with a smile . She had assumed Mrs. Blackstone meant a guest room . But as they walked , she realized Mrs. Blackstone was leading her to the best room in the entire villa . It was even nicer and more welcoming than Vincent's room . Mrs. Blackstone led Raelyn to sit on the bed . " Raelyn , I didn't know what you like , so I had someone find out about your preferences .

" " If there's anything you're not happy with , please tell me . " Raelyn looked around in disbelief . On the bedside table were gardenias , her favorite flowers . The bookshelf was filled with textbooks from her field of study and novels she loved . Even the bedsheets were her favorite pale yellow color , Even Julian , who had known her the longest , probably couldn't have said what color she liked or what fruit she enjoyed eating . " All this was prepared for me ?

" " Of course , silly child . " Mrs. Blackstone patted her shoulder . " When Grandpa Blackstone said he would treat you like his granddaughter , he wasn't just saying empty words . He never promises anything he can't deliver . " " Actually , I'm quite grateful that it's you marrying into our family , not Skylar . " Raelyn froze for a moment : " Why ? " In all her years , this was the first time someone had said she was better than Skylar . At the mention of Skylar , Mrs.

Blackstone's smile faded . " Actually , this isn't the first time I've approached Skylar about marriage . " " Before Vincent's accident , your parents came to us , hoping to arrange a marriage between the two children . " 21:48 C Two Chances , One Bullet : How His " Next Life " Promise Failed 37.2 % Chapter 12 " I'd heard their eldest daughter was an excellent student and modest , so I arranged a meeting , but to my surprise , they brought their undisciplined younger daughter instead .

" " We knew Skylar frequented nightclubs and participated in street racing . We had no intention of forming a marriage alliance with her . " " Later , when Vincent was seriously injured , I approached the Winters family with the slim hope they might reconsider . They changed their tune completely . Though I don't know how they eventually agreed , after this incident , I have absolutely no good impression of Skylar . " Raelyn lowered her eyes . Skylar had agreed to spite Knox . Mrs.

Blackstone didn't know these details , but Raelyn had experienced it firsthand . Mrs. Blackstone took her hand . " Raelyn , if Skylar had married into our family , I would have just given her money to send her away . I wouldn't have prepared all these things . " " Even if in the future , you and Vincent don't develop romantic feelings , I still hope you'll call me ' Mom ' and call Vincent ' Brother . " " Raelyn's eyes reddened . She tried to open her mouth , but couldn't form a single word .

The sound of " Mom " was too unfamiliar to her . She had wanted to cling to her birth mother , to make up for all those years of calling her " Mom , " but no one had given her that chance . " There's no rush , " Mrs. Blackstone smiled , her eyes crinkling at the corners . " I'll wait for you . I believe in the connection between us . " After Mrs. Blackstone left , Raelyn lay on the bed .

Her mind involuntarily drifted to Knox , wondering how the man who had deceived her was doing , and if he had revealed his true identity to Skylar yet . Then suddenly , the look in Vincent's eyes when he first saw her flashed before her , chasing away the memory of Knox . That look ? How strange , it didn't seem like the gaze of a stranger . Had Vincent seen her before ? 21:48