Chapter 1 Chapter 1 :: . 87 65 vouchers " Kayla Sexton , who do you think people will believe , you or me ? " A woman's voice rang out Kayla slowly opened her eyes , pulling herself out of a dizzying haze . Every inch of her body seemed to still ache with the intense , searing pain of being burned by flames . Listening to the smug voice in her ears , Kayla looked up at Marianna Walter , who stood before her in a white dress , calmly turning on the faucet . Marianna leisurely poured water over her head , the droplets sliding slowly down her hair . To Kayla , this scene was so painfully familiar . At this moment , Kayla was certain - she had truly crossed time , traveling back to high school . This was the first time Marianna had falsely accused Kayla of bullying , and it was the moment when Kayla's tragic fate had begun in her previous life . Thinking back on everything from her old life , Kayla felt a sharp , gut - wrenching pain in her heart . In her previous life , Kayla had seen Marianna fooling around with a group of thugs , even mocking Davon Ortiz and Tristian Sexton as fools , toying with them as if they were mere pawns in her hands . Kayla hadn't wanted her older brother Tristian or her childhood sweetheart Davon to be manipulated by Marianna . Marianna appeared sweet and innocent on the outside , but was actually a schemer . Kayla had wanted to keep Marianna away from them , which had made Marianna hold a grudge against her . Marianna had told Kayla to come to the restroom , deliberately dousing herself with water , then falsely accusing Kayla of bullying her . Kayla had always been focused on Davon at school , and the other students thought of her as proud and distant . As a result , Kayla wasn't close with any of them . Marianna , on the other hand , had won everyone's sympathy and trust with her delicate , innocent act and the image of a poor , helpless girl from a humble background . Even though Kayla tried to explain over and over that everything was part of Marianna's scheme , no one listened . When Marianna stood there , sobbing , looking fragile and pitiful , drenched from head to toe , nobody believed Kayla , the " high and mighty " heiress of the Sexton family . The bullying accusation ruined Kayla's reputation , and she became the target of scorn and hatred from the entire school . Tristian and Davon , as if under Marianna's spell , repeatedly hurt Kayla to please Marianna . Tristian and Davon sabotaged Kayla's SATs , hired someone to throw acid on her , and destroyed her appearance - her most important asset for her future career . They even had someone seduce Kayla , leading her life from a moment of hope straight back into despair . They ruined Kayla's education , career , and life . 9:07 Tue , Oct 14 Chapter 1 ༢ ) EZ 55 vouchers As Kayla thought back to it all now , the pain felt as raw as if she were reliving it . It took her a long time to accept that she had crossed time . A small part of her felt a sense of relief . Fortunately , Kayla had traveled back in time . The tragedy hadn't happened yet , and she still had a chance to save herself . Marianna , thinking Kayla was stunned into silence , let out a smug laugh . " Have you thought about how you'll apologize to me in front of everyone , Ms. Sexton ? " Kayla narrowed her eyes slightly , a cold , cynical smile curving her lips , and she calmly questioned , " Can't believe you actually have the guts to frame me like this . Aren't you afraid someone will expose what you've done ? Marianna sneered , " What's there to be afraid of ? I've already checked - there's no one in the restroom , and no cameras . Who's gonna know what really happened ? " Besides , compared to you , the heiress of the Sexton family , I'm so vulnerable and pitiful . People will believe whatever I say . " Kayla's gaze turned icy , her smile widening . She thought , ' Just like in my old life , Marianna came prepared . " Well , that's perfect then ," Kayla said . It was exactly what she wanted . A torrent of grudges and hatred surged within her , a storm of pent - up emotions desperate for release . Kayla's eyes reddened as she charged forward like an enraged beast . Before Marianna could fully comprehend the meaning behind Kayla's words , Kayla grabbed Marianna by the hair . As Marianna was filled with shock and fear , Kayla yanked her straight into the restroom stall . " Kayla , what do you think you're doing ? " Marianna yelled . The intense pain snapped her back to reality as she screamed in terror , trying to break free from Kayla's grip . But Kayla showed no mercy . She delivered a brutal kick to the back of Marianna's knee . The moment . Marianna crumpled to the ground, Kayla shoved her head forcefully into the toilet bowl . " You want to frame me for bullying ? That little bit of water won't be enough . Let me show you what real bullying feels like ," Kayla said coldly as she turned on the flush , letting the water rush in torrents over Marianna's sweet , fragile face . The icy water slapped against Marianna's soft cheeks , and in that instant , her previously innocent and meek expression was completely gone . Marianna struggled desperately , trying to break free from Kayla's hold , but Kayla kept Marianna's head pressed tightly into the toilet . " Kay - Kayla , you wretch . Let go . Let go of me . Ugh Marianna's muflled voice bubbled up from the toilet . But Kayla showed no intention of letting Marianna go . Instead , Kayla pushed down harder , forcing Marianna further into the toilet bowl . Kayla's bloodshot eyes were filled with rage . She hated Marianna so much that she almost wished she could 9:07 Tue , Oct 14 Chapter 1 1 vouchers drown Marianna right here in the toilet . Kayla thought that perhaps that would end the tragic outcome of her previous life . The painful memories from her old life flashed through Kayla's mind . Davon , trying to defend Marianna , forced Kayla to kneel and apologize to her . No matter how much Kayla explained that everything was Marianna's plot , Davon , who had grown up with Kayla , still didn't believe her . Davon even gaslit Kayla , telling her she was a sinner and that she should treat Marianna better to atone for her supposed wrongdoings . Tristian , in an attempt to punish Kayla on Marianna's behalf , forcibly cut off Kayla's most cherished long hair . Even when Kayla's head was bleeding . Tristian just coldly muttered , " You deserve it . " During those days , Kayla became the laughingstock of the entire class , forced to wear a hat whenever she went out , too ashamed to look anyone in the eye . Later , for Marianna's sake , Davon and Tristian had repeatedly pushed Kayla into the depths of despair , making her suffer hopelessly in agony . Thinking back on it , Kayla tightened her grip , while Marianna's resistance grew weaker and weaker . It felt as though Marianna might drown right here in the toilet . Just as Marianna was on the verge of suffocating , Kayla suddenly snapped back to her senses and released her grip . Kayla thought . Luckily , it's not too late . I don't want to take the life of this wretch , Marianna , and end up with a murder charge . I can't ruin this second chance at life . ' Besides , if Marianna dies so easily , how am I supposed to make Davon , Tristian , and all the people who've hurt me pay for what they've done ? Marianna deserves to die . But Davon , Tristian , and everyone who's hurt me - they all deserve to die . So , it's not the right time to kill Marianna . I can't rush this . Freed from Kayla's hold , Marianna gasped for relief . Marianna jerked her head up , drawing ragged , desperate breaths . Her face was a mask of sheer terror and utter humiliation . Marianna's hair stuck messily to her cheeks , water dripping down her chin . She looked nothing like her usual sweet and innocent self . She tried to wipe the filthy water from her face , but the unbearable stench , along with the lingering water in her mouth and nose , made Marianna gag repeatedly . 9:07 Tue , Oct 14 Chapter 2