And now, it felt like life had completely crushed her. Her days were filled with nothing but work and business negotiations. She didn’t even have a proper way to relax or enjoy herself.

Thinking about it made Aurora feel heavy inside. All this time, she had truly neglected herself far too much. Even her most basic way of living had been reshaped by work. Back in high school, she had been a child with dreams. She wanted to become a renowned architectural designer. But now, she was just another executive, drifting further and further from that dream.

The thought left her bitter. It had really been a long time since she resembled her high school self. A group of high schoolers passed by, their faces glowing with youthful energy. Aurora couldn’t help but smile, stepping toward them and letting her gaze sweep across their faces. As expected, she passed straight through their bodies. But she wasn’t surprised at all. Instead, her heart swelled with joy. Being surrounded by these voices and noise made her feel like she still existed – like she was alive. And life, in that moment, felt vibrant again.

Then suddenly, her steps halted, as if she had spotted someone familiar. She looked ahead and saw young Megan and young Aurora. Her eyes filled with tears. After everything she had gone through, seeing those two again brought a wave of emotion. She had thought she’d let it all go. But now, staring at her own young face, Aurora realized she hadn’t. The idea of moving on had been a lie she told herself.

The truth was – she still wanted to know what had really happened back then. That Joseph – he was still too far from the person she remembered. Aurora couldn’t shake the feeling that something about him didn’t match the older boy in her memory. But after so many years, she still hadn’t found any proof. At first, she’d been so sure there was no mistake. But now, considering how this strange place kept sending her from one unknown scene to another, and each time, she gained some kind of clue, there had to be a reason. Why else would she keep getting transported like this? Aurora had never doubted this part.

Chapter 710 +25 BONUS

Now that she’d somehow arrived so close to the moment of the accident, did it mean the deepest secret buried in her heart was finally about to be revealed? Or perhaps, did it mean she was finally getting close to leaving this place? As much as she admitted this space had its uses, in the end, all it ever did was force her to relive the past. That repetition gave her no real sense of safety – deep down, she was still afraid. That was why she wanted to escape. And for some reason, this time, Aurora had a feeling. If she uncovered the truth now, then she would finally be free. The rest would just be a matter of time. That was why she felt so excited. Once she left, she wouldn’t need to hold back anymore. Everything she wanted to do – she could finally pursue it. Like back then, when it involved Tessa and that man, Nicholas.