After being betrayed by the people she trusted most, a woman is reborn with her memories intact and a second chance at her own life. Rather than fight for a fiancé who never truly loved her, she steps aside and lets her scheming stepsister take him — setting in motion a plan to expose the betrayals around her and reclaim her future.
I could walk away from Julian and anything he offered me. But I couldn't give up my mother's bracelet. I'm sorry. I reached for the bracelet.
Cynthia, don't push me! She stumbled into Julian's hand. He moved to catch her, and the bracelet slipped from his fingers. I stared at the pieces, my eyes filling with tears.
I'm so sorry, Cynthia. Panic crossed Julian's face. He crouched to pick up the pieces. Don't touch it!
I gathered them one by one. Then I let out a bitter laugh. A lung. That's it, Julian. We're even.
The night before I left for Alaska, Dad brought a heavy suitcase to my room. Inside were warm clothes, boots, and ointment for frostbite. Alaska can be rough. Take these, just in case. And don't go without anything you need.
I took everything he'd brought. After he left, I packed. I just put away the last of my clothes when the door opened. It was Priscilla. You leave tomorrow, Cynthia. Once you're in Alaska, be smart.
Mart, don't get any ideas about Julian. I almost laughed. She was guarding him as if he'd ever loved me. Last time, I'd been his wife for seven years.
He only ever loved Priscilla. All I'd had was the title, but I wasn't going to tell her any of that. Done gluting? Get out.
She spotted the black card Dad had given me. Dad gave you that?