Chapter 1

Twenty years after our wedding, Frank and I were both given a second chance at life, transported back to before we got married.

This time, he bravely pursued his true love, choosing his dream girl, Jessica.

I watched coldly as he did everything for Jessica. I saw him running around to celebrate her birthday, getting into fights and facing disciplinary action for her sake, and even giving her the job our professor had recommended for him.

A friend told me they were planning to get married right after graduation.

I smiled and said, "I sincerely wish them a lifetime of happiness together."

The first thing I did after getting this second chance was to go to the professor's office. I wanted to take back my decision to give up my spot in the study abroad exchange program. In the office, the professor looked at me with an amused smile.

"Why the sudden change of heart? Didn't you initially tell me you were staying local because Frank was planning to find an internship here?"

"I was thinking what a shame it was that such a good student would let love cloud her judgment."

"So many people would kill for this opportunity, and you just gave it up. Now you want it back?"

I laughed awkwardly. In this new timeline, I had sent the message to the professor just five minutes ago.

After carefully rephrasing my request and begging for another chance, the professor called me to the office and said the words above.

She didn't know that this was my first attempt to change my life after being given this second chance.

I stood there awkwardly, not knowing how to explain. After stammering for a while, the professor let me off the hook and agreed to keep the spot for me.

As I was about to leave, she called out to me.

"Will you still give up your future for that boyfriend of yours?"

I thought about Frank. To be fair, he was quite a catch, at least in others' eyes.

When Frank first entered college, the senior girls all declared him the most handsome freshman. His entrance exam scores were also among the top in our major.

I had managed to win Frank's heart by sacrificing my chance to study abroad.

After pursuing him for a long time, he finally seemed moved by my efforts but said hesitantly, "But aren't you going abroad? How can we be together?"

So, I gave up the opportunity.

Back then, I chose love without hesitation. Later, when I found out he had pulled some strings to give that spot to Jessica, we had a huge fight, but it was too late.

Which is more important, your future or love?

In my past life, I fell hard for love and paid a heavy price. In this new life, I just want to forge a path that truly belongs to me.

The professor was still waiting for my answer. I smiled, looked back at her, and said cheerfully,

"Professor, even a love-struck fool like me wouldn't sell herself short anymore."

"I'm ambitious Samantha now. I don't care about love, only my future!"

The professor laughed and shooed me out of her office.

Leaving the office, I headed back to the dorm.