Rewriting Life (Eliana and Cameron) novel Chapter 20

Chapter 20

The student council carried water up the mountain, with Roman, their president, leading the way

Sining under the shade of a tree, Flina vividly recalled her life before the time travel Back then, she’d used the sunscreen Willow had given her, only to break out in a severe allergic reaction.

Her face had turned bright red–like a baboon’s backside. Mortified, she hadn’t dared approach Homan for water, leaving her thirsty all day. She’d resorted to sneaking out at night to gulp down tap water, her pride in tatters.

What a goddamn nightmare,’ she thought bitterly.

This time around. Eliana wasn’t about to let herself suffer again. She walked straight up to get her share of water. Spotting her approach, Roman

abbed a bottle and handed it to her.

“Thanks” Eliana muttered, spinning on her heel to leave.

“Hey, hold up!” Roman called after her.

She named around, arching an eyebrow. “What’s up!”

Romun held out a tube of mosquito repellent. “You’ll need this. There are a ton of mosquitoes at night when you’re camping up here.

Elana blinked, caught off guard by the gesture. Before her time travel, it was exactly this kind of thoughtfulness that had made her fall for Roman. But things were different now. She wasn’t going to tread that path again,

“Appreciate it, but I’ve got my own,” she said, declining the repellent before walking off without a second glance,

Nearby, one of the student council members noticed Roman still holding the repellent. “Yo, Roman, where’d that come from? We didn’t pack anything like that, did we! Or did we forget?”

Roman slipped the tube back into his pocket. “Nope. I brought it myself” He’d brought it specifically for Eliana, but since she didn’t want it, he let it go without pressing further.

Just then, Willow strolled over to grab some water, radiating her usual polished and cheery vibe.

She wasn’t eve

even thirsty–she had her stash of sports drinks for that. She wasn’t here to stay hydrated; she was here to get Roman’s attention. expected, the moment Willow showed

ved up, the student council guys perked up, their eyes lighting up

plike kids spotting candy.

Willow noticed the glances coming her way and felt a sense of satisfaction. She leaned in toward Roman and said softly. “Thank you so much for lending me your jacket last time, Roman. I really don’t know what I would have done without it.

Roman shrugged, his tone indifferent. “It was the least I could do

After getting her water, Willow lingered, hoping to talk more with Roman, but he seemed uninterested. Feeling a bit awkward, she turned to chat with others nearby: Soon enough, her charming words captivated the student council members.

Meanwhile, Eliana was summoned to the command center by an officer.

“Did you need me for something, air Elina asked.

“Your in

instructor wants to see you,” the officer replied.

Eliana’s instructor approached her and said, “Eliana, if the training is getting too hard for you, you don’t have to

Eliana frowned. “It wouldn’t be fair to the others if I skipped it.”

“It’s fine, the instructor reassured her. “Willow also opted out. She just submitted a medical exemption.”

keep going”

Now Eliana finally understood why Willow could show up at the training all dolled up while everyone else looked like they’d been dragged through the mud. When training rolled around, she always disappeared

So, that was how she did it–a “medical

When Willow

exemption”

returned to the Garcia family. Andy and Victoria wasted no time taking her for a full medical check–up.

There was no way she was sick. If she really were, her parents wouldn’t have let her move all the way from Avragow to Dratora City for school. It had to be fake.

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Eliana scoffed at such antics. “No, thanks. I can manage.” But then she added, “By the way, could you let me see Willow’s medical report?”

The instructor frowned, not sure why she wanted it, but considering who her father was, he couldn’t really say no. “Alright, I’ll send it to you later.

Thanks,” Eliana said curtly before heading back to the squad.

The student council members were almost done handing out water and preparing to leave when Roman spotted her. After a moment’s hesitation, he walked over.

“Eliana,” he said

Eliana turned to him. “Yes?”

Roman took the mosquito repellent out of his pocket. “I brought this for you. If you don’t need it, feel free to pass it on.”

Before Eliana could reply, he placed the repellent in her hand and walked away.

Eliana was briefly taken aback as she stared at the mosquito repellent in her hand. Just then, Willow approached her.

“Eliana, what did Roman just give you? Is that mosquito repellent? If you don’t want it, I’ll take it,” Willow