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In my previous life, Madeline Lewis and I were both chosen for adoption by two different families. Over a piece of candy, she convinced the couple who originally wanted me to take her instead. What she never knew was that the couple she turned down was among the wealthiest philanthropists in the country. And I grew up as their only daughter. They gave me everything, the finest education, lessons in dance and music, and even arranged my marriage into money. On my wedding day, Madeline was among the guests. When it was her turn to offer a toast, she pulled a knife from her sleeve and drove it straight into my heart. She said, "It was me they wanted first. You stole the life that should have been mine. Now die." With my last strength, I yanked the wedding cake knife free and plunged it into her chest. My adoptive parents made no move to save me; they only told me to die quietly. Afterward, my ashes were tossed into a polluted river. Then I opened my eyes and found myself back on the day we were chosen. The headmistress, Helen Smith, asked, "Evelyn, which family would you like to go with?"