After moving to the city alone, I rented a small room near a movie theater and picked up a job there doing odd tasks.
In my last life, I loved watching movies. But whenever I suggested going for one, Nathaniel was mostly against the idea. He’d scold me mercilessly, saying it was a complete waste of time.
Now, it felt like I was making up for that regret. I practically threw myself into work every day. Before I knew it, half a year had gone by in the city. I’d gone from just another worker doing grunt work to a junior manager at the theater.
I never expected to run into Nathaniel there on Christmas.
He was standing in line to buy tickets.
It was Catherine who spotted me first. “Bella, you’re actually here!” Her eyes burned with fury and resentment.
I couldn’t figure it out. I’d been gone for over half a year, doing everything I could to avoid them. So why was she still holding such a grudge against me? But I didn’t take it to heart.
After being away for over half a year, I had long gotten used to living on my own.
“I’m working here. I heard your wedding was quite the event. Congratulations.”
