Chapter 7 Emily didn't show a hint of weakness . : . As soon as the car door automatically opened , she got out without looking back . Seeing her defiant stance , Eli tried to calm James down , ' James , Emily's just spoiled by us . Plus , she grew up without proper guidance , picking up some bad habits from her time scavenging . Think of this as a way to temper her . Maybe she'll learn to behave . Alright . James's eyes darkened at the mention of scavenging . Wasn't she always the one who knew how to please people ? If she came back now to apologize , he might forgive her for old times ' sake . Emily had no idea what he was thinking . Even if she did , she wouldn't turn back . She walked into the misty rain . The torrential downpour created a barrier of water , separating her from him into two different worlds . The car slowly drove away . One car , followed by another . It was Cleo and Aiden's car . Because Cleo wasn't feeling well and had rushed to the police station out of worry , they had taken a smaller car instead of the usual limo . Their car brushed past Emily , splashing water all over her . Emily didn't care and kept walking . The car then reversed . Soon , Aiden , holding an umbrella , accompanied Cleo to stand in front of Emily . " Emily , how could you be so foolish ? You can't just call off your engagement with James . If James doesn't want you anymore , with your background of scavenging , who else would take you ? ' Cleo's words seemed earnest , as if she genuinely cared . Under the umbrella stood Cleo , dressed in luxury and with impeccable makeup . Outside the umbrella was the drenched and frail Emily . 8:48 Tue , Oct 14 Chapter 7 The contrast was stark . B 90 Emily looked up , seeing Cleo through the rain . Memories of Cleo's coldness and eagerness for her bone marrow before her death flashed in her mind . " Mom , you think my scavenging background is shameful , but James being my fiancé can save face for you , right ? How can I compare to your precious Bianca ! " Because Bianca was the one Cleo cherished and who could bring her honor . Compared to Emily , who had nothing and even had the stain of scavenging, Bianca was naturally the favored one . After living a life of confusion , she finally saw things clearly . " Why won't you listen ? And how can you compare yourself to Bianca ? You need to know your place , " Cleo said , slightly angry . In her past life , Emily had been too timid and never truly resisted . So , Cleo had always appeared kind and gentle . Now , her true feelings were exposed . She looked down upon her . Aiden also tried to persuade , " We know what happened in the car . Emily , you need to grow up . Go back and apologize . I'll talk to James and Bianca , and we'll let this go . " " Impossible ! " Emily said firmly , " You should leave ! " This Aiden , whom she had risked her life to save in her past life , had agreed without hesitation to Cleo's proposal to use her bone marrow , even knowing it could threaten her life . After speaking , she walked in the opposite direction from their car . Step by step , she distanced herself from them . As if she were leaving their lives for good . Aiden and Cleo , seeing no point in staying , quickly left in their car . At that moment , from a low - key luxury car across the street , a chiseled face saw Emily in the rain and frowned . " Wait ! " he said in a deep voice , suddenly instructing the driver . The car screeched to a halt . From the driver's seat , a similarly handsome but more roguish face turned back , " Daniel , you just got your injury treated . Why are you 2/4 8:48 Tue , Oct 14 Chapter 7 making me stop so urgently ? Did you spot the person who ambushed you today ? ' Daniel didn't respond . His deep gaze was fixed on the drenched Emily by the roadside . Was it her ? Wasn't she still sick ? And now in the rain . 07 90 Daniel was about to speak when another car stopped beside Emily . The window rolled down , revealing a bright but slightly haughty face . " Hey , get in ! I'm feeling generous today and will give you a ride , " Sophia said , surprised to see Emily , who had just left with the Johnson family , now drenched and alone by the roadside . Honestly , seeing how the Johnson family treated Emily at the police station , she felt a bit of sympathy . So , she decided to be kind for once . " Alright ! " Emily , whom Sophia expected to stubbornly refuse and waste her breath , surprised her by getting in without a word . " Stay away from me . You're getting me wet . Hurry up and dry off , " Sophia said , scooting away and tossing a large towel to Emily . Emily took the towel and dried herself . Sophia couldn't help but mock , " Were you kicked out of the car ? I told you , Bianca isn't a good person . She pretends to care about you , but in the end , everyone despises you . How about we team up ? " Emily paused , looking at Sophia's scheming eyes . Though not particularly smart , she wasn't bad - hearted . Even in her past life , when Emily defended Bianca , Sophia never looked down on or bullied her like the other girls . In this life , Sophia was even extending an olive branch . " Team up ? No thanks . I don't want to be a pawn in your fight with Bianca , " Emily declined . Sophia , annoyed at being rejected , glared at Emily , about to speak . " But , " Emily continued , " I can offer you an opportunity . " " What do you mean ? " Sophia asked , confused by the mysterious tone . Emily smiled mysteriously , her tone oddly convincing , " Trust me . I'll call you tomorrow . Come with me to a place . " 3/4 8:48 Tue , Oct 14 Chapter 7 90 The opportunity to become John's student , which Eli had mentioned at the police station , was something Bianca clearly knew about and coveted . Bianca wanted it , so Emily decided to give it to the person Bianca least wanted to have it - Sophia . " Alright , I doubt you'd dare trick me , ' Sophia said , feeling inexplicably convinced by Emily's gaze . " Please take me to Amber District , Maple Avenue . Thanks ! " Emily requested , not surprised at all . The place she mentioned was the home she and James once shared . To be precise , it was the old house where James and Uma had lived . James had taken her in , and Uma had known and brought her home . So , it was the place she considered home . She had secretly bought the house back after earning some money . That night , for the first time since her rebirth , she slept peacefully . At dawn , she was awakened by a call from the Johnson family . " Emily , you're a girl . How could you stay out all night ? And don't forget , you promised to take Bianca to Mr. Williams . Did you forget ? " Eli's loud , accusing voice came through the phone . He seemed to forget that he was the one who kicked her out of the car , leaving her to fend for herself in the pouring rain . Now , he had the nerve to question why she stayed out all night ! Chapter Comments Write Comments