Hannah gently raised the head of Anna's bed to make her more comfortable, ensuring she was resting as well as she could. When Anna saw Elaine enter the room, a warm smile spread across her face. "I recognized your voice. When did you get here?" Her tone was light and clear, and despite the ordeal she had just survived, she seemed lively—certainly not someone who had come so close to death. Elaine moved closer to her, her heart swelling with relief at seeing her friend awake and speaking so clearly. Though Anna still looked fragile, the spark in her eyes remained. It was a look filled with hope and determination, not the hollow, lifeless gaze from before. Elaine's lips curled into a soft smile. "I just got here. Did I wake you?" "No," Anna replied with a gentle shake of her head. Elaine adjusted the covers around Anna. "How are you feeling? Does anything hurt?" "I'm fine," Anna responded with a chuckle. "I'm alive and breathing ... That's what counts, right?" Elaine returned her smile. "You really are handling this better than I expected." Hannah, ever mindful of her sister, spoke up. "You two catch up. I'll go grab breakfast." Elaine nodded. "I already ordered from Uber Eats. It'll be here soon." "Thanks, Elaine," Hannah said with a smile before adding, "I'll go get some water." With that, she stepped out of the room. Elaine sat beside the bed and took Anna's hand in hers. "How did the accident happen?" she asked softly.In her previous life, Elaine had been too consumed by Terry—her misguided devotion to him had blurred everything else in her life. Before Anna could respond, the door suddenly swung open with a loud bang as it slammed into the wall. Elaine's brow furrowed in irritation. "Oh, my. It smells horrible!" A high-pitched voice pierced the silence from the doorway. "Wilda, hang in there," a man's voice chimed in. "I know the disinfectant smells bad, but let me explain everything, and we'll leave as soon as we can. Just bear with me." Elaine turned to look at the source of the interruption. Standing in the doorway were a man and a woman. The man was sharply dressed, his arm draped around the shoulders of a young woman. The two were in an intimate embrace, like lovers still caught in the excitement of a new relationship.Elaine's lips twisted into a bitter, sarcastic smile, her gaze cold and piercing—sharp enough to break through any facade. The man was none other than Philip Estrada, Anna's current boyfriend. And the woman in his arms? His mistress. In her past life, when Anna had woken up to find that her leg had been amputated, she had been overwhelmed by pain and despair. Elaine had gone to visit her, only to be kicked out by Anna in a fit of anger. Little did she know that at that very moment, Philip—true to his disgusting nature—had brought his new lover to flaunt in front of Anna. In Anna's most vulnerable moment, when she needed support, Philip had the nerve to behave like this. Elaine clenched her fists, the crack of her knuckles breaking the silence. She despised men like him—scoundrels who made a habit of exploiting others. After spending so many years in the world of quick transmigration, she had encountered more than her fair share of them. It's time to channel my old self again. Philip, pushing the door open, froze when his eyes landed on Elaine. For a brief moment, he looked completely stunned by her presence. Elaine stood there, wearing a rose-colored turtleneck sweater, paired with fitted jeans and studded boots. Her long black hair cascaded down her back like silk. She wore no makeup, yet her lips were naturally red, her teeth dazzlingly white, and her almond-shaped eyes—those captivating eyes—seemed to draw people in. She was the kind of beauty that left an unforgettable impression. Philip, taken aback, found himself so mesmerized that he almost forgot to blink. He had seen many beautiful women in his life—Anna was undeniably beautiful, for instance. But women like Elaine, with such unique and alluring beauty, were rare.He had secretly fantasized about getting closer to her for a long time. Unfortunately, Anna had never allowed him any time alone with Elaine. Otherwise ...