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The day I reunited with my family, the fake heiress, Jessica, jumped into the sea. She was rescued but suffered lasting brain damage that left her with impaired cognition. She tampered with my college applications, ruined my dress, and spread compromising photos of me everywhere. My long-awaited birthday party was completely ruined. Even my brother mocked me, saying, "You brought this on yourself for hurting Jessica." My parents sided with her. "Her mind isn't the same anymore," they said. "She's barely beyond a seven‑year‑old. Can't you be more patient?" Without hearing me out, they canceled the party meant for me. From that day on, I was labeled the illegitimate daughter, a laughingstock, not just in my family but in every circle we moved in. Later, Jessica relapsed into depression and set our house on fire. My childhood sweetheart, who had loved me for years, rushed in recklessly to save her. Amid the roaring flames, he knelt on one knee and placed my bridal veil on her, sealing their love with a sweet kiss and a promise. And I? I was left struggling in the smoke, gasping for air, and in the end, I died in agony. However, when I opened my eyes again, I was back on the day Jessica jumped into the sea.