Chapter 2

"Harper, what are you talking about?" Jake stomped over, scowling. "Are you trying to sabotage my relationship with Chloe again?.

Then he turned to me, his tone dripping with possession. "Chloe, I'm planning to open an herbal burger joint.I'm short on cash. Hand over your savings."

My love-blind self was already nodding, ready to agree.

"No!" Harper cut in fiercely. "An 'herbal burger joint'? Does that even sound like a real business? Chloe, do NOT give him your money! Come with me. Now!"

Harper squeezed my hand so hard, I nearly cried ou. But when I met her tear-filled, red eyes, the truth slammed into me.

Harper and I had both been reborn.

The last time I saw that look in her eyes was right after I jumped. She had cradled my broken body, sobbing hysterically. And I, a mere wisp of a soul, could do nothing to wipe her tears away.

My eyes instantly welled up too, and a sudden calm washed over me. I spoke to Jake, my voice stiff. "Jake, I suddenly don't feel so good. I'm going to have Harper take me home to rest."

"I'll figure out the money situation later."

Jake frowned, annoyed, and let out a dismissive "Tsk." "Fine, whatever. Just send the money over as soon as you can."

I nodded, then pulled Harper and turned to leave.

As we walked, Harper vented, shaking her head in frustration. "Chloe! Snap out of it!"

"You just said you weren't feeling well, and he didn't even care! All he thought about was getting his hands on your money."

"Are you seriously going to keep being a 'love-blind' idiot for a guy like that?!"

Once we were in the car, I urgently prompted her. "Harper, hurry! Let's go to the hospital!"

Harper's eyes lit up. "Chloe, what did you say?!"

I looked into her sparkling eyes, stating each word with serious intent. "You're right. 'Love-blindness' is covered by insurance now. I'm going to get my brain fixed!"