Bloom Again, My Heart

I was attacked at the same time as my childhood friend, and when we finally woke up, he had lost his memory.

I didn't have a single scratch, but my long-gone grandmother's spirit somehow ended up inside my body.

"This wimp is still pretending he lost his memory just to trick my sweetheart. If I were still alive, I'd beat him so bad he wouldn't know which way was up!"

I stared in shock, my mouth wide open.

My grandmother's angry voice kept ringing in my head.

"In Sonia's last life, she got killed because of that useless Fabian. She lived such an unhappy life because of him!

"When her grandpa asks who she wants to marry this time, I hope she won't choose Fabian. She should pick Chandler instead. That boy is quite responsible!"

A moment later, my grandfather and a few elders really did walk into my room.

They laid out portraits of the four princes in front of me and told me to choose one as my future husband.

I didn't hesitate at all. I picked my long-time rival, Chandler Clarke.

If my grandmother said Fabian Clarke never loved me, then I didn't want him anymore.

My grandfather looked a little unsure.

"Sonia, didn't you say Prince Chandler always picked on you, and that you hated him? Once the engagement is set, you can't change it, so think carefully."

My grandfather had served two kings as the royal advisor, and the current king trusted him a lot. The king had even said that whichever prince of suitable age married me would become the crown prince.

Fabian Clarke's maternal grandfather was also stunned.

"Sonia, I thought you loved Fabian so much that you swore you'd only marry him! Fabian just lost his memory. If you two marry first, he might remember everything in a few days."

I heard my grandmother give a cold snort in my head.

"Oh, please. In Sonia's last life, Viola stole her jewelry and then blamed Sonia for bullying her and taking her things.

"My poor baby didn't say a word. Fabian threw her out of his house, and she stood out in the snow wearing nothing but a thin robe. She almost froze half to death.

"Luckily, Chandler found a doctor for her and even gave Fabian a beating for her sake. That boy's mouth is awful, but he's a good person."

My grandmother's words made a bitter ache rise in my chest.

I didn't know why she kept mentioning some past life, but everything she described felt like it had happened to me. It pressed down on my heart like a boulder, making it hard to breathe.

I knew Fabian had feelings for Viola Parham. I was the one who kept clinging to him, and he only got together with me because I wore him down.

"Grandpa, I've made up my mind. I choose Prince Chandler."

He rolled up the portraits and nodded.

"Alright. No matter who you pick, I'll support you. I'll inform the king. In two days, he'll issue the official engagement."

My grandmother finally relaxed. "Good! This time, Sonia will finally have a good life."

I lowered my gaze, tidied myself up, and left the manor to clear my head.

But unexpectedly, I ran right into the three princes who were my potential husband choices.

Except for Chandler, all of them were there. Drake Clarke, the second prince, tapped his closed fan against his hand and asked me curiously, "When Mr. Bowen asked who you wanted to marry today, what did you tell him?"

Kemp Clarke, the fifth prince, patted Drake's shoulder and sighed.

"Of course, she picked Fabian. Everyone in Riverbend City knows she's crazy about him."

At that, Fabian finally glanced in my direction.

"I lost my memory and forgot the last three years, but I do know the woman I love is Viola.

"But I've heard a lot of rumors these past few days and learned that we were dating. And since the engagement is set and I can't go against my father's orders, I'll still marry you even though I don't love you now."