At the hospital.
The VIP ward had a private elevator.
With a soft chime, the elevator doors slid open. Seeing someone inside, Garnett and Mr. Flint waited by the entrance for them to exit.
But the person in the elevator was none other than Genevieve.
Genevieve’s expression flickered when she saw Garnett. She instinctively wanted to lower her head and hide her face, but then a thought occurred to her: Garnett probably didn’t know who she was.
Or, more accurately, he had seen her before but most likely didn’t remember her.
It was back in their freshman year of high school. On Genevieve's birthday, Victoria had taken her to a high-end restaurant she had always wanted to try. Afterward, Garnett came to pick Victoria up.
He had affectionately ruffled Victoria’s hair, asking with concern if she’d had enough to eat.
Victoria had naturally linked her arm with his, acting playful and sweet. The scene was warm and beautiful, while Genevieve, standing beside Victoria, felt completely out of place.
Thinking back on it now, that was probably the first time Genevieve had ever felt jealous of Victoria.
Why was it that she had to try so hard to please Mr. and Mrs. Vale, only to be met with their cold ridicule, while Victoria could have Garnett’s doting affection without doing a thing?
It wasn't fair.
Genevieve’s hands, hanging by her sides, clenched into tight fists.
The wind that night had been cool, carrying the last hint of autumn before winter set in. Unconsciously, a seed of resentment had been planted in her heart. As time passed, that seed took root, sprouted, and grew into a towering, leafy tree.
Just as she expected, Garnett didn't remember her.
“Miss, are you getting out?” Garnett asked when Genevieve didn’t move.
Masking the sinister look in her eyes, Genevieve curved her lips into a soft, kind smile. “No, I’m not.”
Hearing this, Garnett and Mr. Flint stepped into the elevator and pressed the button for the first floor.

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