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Chapter 1 In a spacious , sunlit bedroom adorned with luxurious furnishings , Eliana Garcia stirred , her consciousness returning like a slow tide . She opened her eyes , blinking against the golden rays spilling through the curtains . Then, like a shot , she bolted upright . " Ow - damn it , " she muttered , clutching her pounding head . It felt like someone had taken a jackhammer to her skull . ' Wait a second … Her thoughts scrambled . ' What's going on ? Wasn't I … dead ?

' Her eyes darted around , taking in the cream - colored walls , the intricately carved furniture , and the sparkling crystal chandelier above . Her breath hitched . This was her old bedroom in the Garcia mansion - exactly as it had been seven years ago . Her pulse quickened . ' No way . This can't be real ! Just then , the door creaked open , and a maid , Nancy , stepped in , carrying a tray . When she saw Eliana sitting up , her eyes widened , and the tray clattered onto the table .

" Miss Garcia ! Oh , thank goodness you're awake ! " Nancy practically squealed , rushing over . Her voice wavered between relief and disbelief . Eliana blinked , still dazed . Her hand instinctively reached up and brushed against the thick gauze wrapped around her head . And just like that , it all came flooding back , hitting her like a freight train . She wasn't just alive - she'd somehow traveled back in time . Seven years back , to the very day Willow Garcia returned to the family .

Back then , she'd been living in a blissful bubble , completely unaware of the storm about to shatter her world . She'd grown up as the cherished daughter of the Garcia family , doted on by her parents , Andy and Victoria . But all of that had come crashing down after the car accident . Her blood type hadn't matched . One test led to another , and the truth came out - she wasn't their biological daughter . She'd been swapped at birth , a mistake made at the hospital .

When she'd woken up , Willow - the real daughter - had already been found and welcomed home with open arms . At the time , Eliana had seriously thought about stepping aside and giving up her place for Willow . It only seemed fair , right ? But Willow , with her sugary - sweet smile and warm assurances , had talked her out of it . " Nothing has to change ," Willow had said , her soft voice dripping with sweetness . " We can be like real sisters - closer than blood .

This is your home too , Eliana . You belong here !" Eliana had hesitated but ultimately agreed . After all , she had grown up in the Garcia family . She was attached to them , to this life , to everything she'd known . And she couldn't bear the thought of leaving , especially not her parents . So, she stayed , convincing herself she could make it work , that Willow's promises were genuine . What she hadn't realized was that staying would be her biggest mistake .

From the day Willow returned , she started working her magic - subtly but steadily shoving Eliana out of the picture . At first , Eliana tried to make peace with it . She told herself , ' Willow's the real daughter . It's only right she gets her chance to belong here . But as the days dragged on , it became painfully obvious : Willow didn't just want a spot in the family . She wanted everything Eliana had - her relationships , her dreams , her whole life .

And weirdly , since Willow's return , Eliana's world had started falling apart . It wasn't just a streak of bad luck ; it was like some invisible force was working against her . Her closest friends ? Gone . Her family ? Suddenly cold . Even the boy she secretly liked ? He drifted away , wrapped up in Willow's spell like the rest of them . It was almost eerie . Willow seemed to know Eliana's every move before she made it .

She'd swoop in first , flashing that perfect smile , and somehow , Eliana always ended up looking like the bad guy . No one saw the strings Willow was pulling behind the scenes . To everyone else , she was an angel . And Eliana ? Just the bitter , jealous impostor who couldn't handle being second best . In the end , Eliana lost everything . She'd tried to fight back - God knows she tried - but Willow always stayed one step ahead , playing some twisted game Eliana didn't even know the rules to .

And then , on the day she died , Willow dropped the ultimate bombshell . Leaning in close , with that smug smile etched on her face , she whispered the truth , " I came back from the future to take everything you were supposed to have . You were going to be happy , successful , loved . I couldn't let that happen ." Eliana had been too stunned to even process it . ' Going back in time ? ' It sounded insane . Back then , she couldn't wrap her head around it . 1/3 455 AM & Chapter 1 But now ?

Now she understood it all too well . Nancy approached the bed , her brows knitted in worry as Eliana sat there , lost in thought . She gently placed a hand on Eliana's forehead . " Miss Garcia ? Are you feeling okay ? Is this from the accident ? " Eliana blinked , snapping out of her daze . Her voice was steady as she asked , " Has Willow come downstairs yet ? " Nancy froze , her eyes widening . " Miss Garcia , how do you know about that already ? " Eliana's lips curled into a wry smile .

' How could I not ? ' In her past life , the day she woke up from that accident was the day Willow returned to the family . The truth that followed had been devastating : she wasn't the Garcias ' biological daughter ; Willow was . Back then , she'd been naive enough to stay , thinking they could make it work . But staying had only led to heartbreak after heartbreak . Not this time . This time , she wasn't about to let history repeat itself .

She'd take her fate into her own hands , starting with finding her real family . With renewed determination , Eliana tossed off the covers and swung her legs out of bed , starting to gather her things . Nancy froze , her eyes widening . " Miss Garcia , what are you doing ? " Eliana turned to her with a cool expression . " Stop calling me ` Miss Garcia . I'm not part of this family anymore ." Nancy's jaw nearly hit the floor. " W - What … ?

" Eliana paused mid - step , glancing around the room . The realization hit her like a cold slap - there wasn't much to pack . None of it was truly hers . She let out a slow , deliberate breath , as if exhaling all the ties that bound her to this house . Without another word , she turned and walked out , her steps steady , her resolve unshakable .

Downstairs , Andy and Victoria were clinging to Willow like she was the greatest miracle of their lives , tears streaming as they spoke in choked voices . " Oh , my poor sweet girl ," Victoria sobbed , holding Willow tightly . " You've been through so much . I can't even imagine the pain you've endured all these years ." Andy nodded , his voice thick with emotion . " Willow , we'll do everything to make it up to you . You're finally home where you belong .

" Eliana paused at the top of the stairs , watching the overly dramatic reunion with a calm detachment . It was like seeing a scene from a bad soap opera , but this time , she wasn't the one swept up in the script . Her gaze shifted to Willow , sitting there in her too - perfect getup - washed - out jeans and a plain T - shirt , the classic " I'm so humble " look . Her red- rimmed eyes glistened as she blinked up at the Garcias , looking like the embodiment of pure , sweet innocence .

Then Willow glanced up and saw Eliana coming down the stairs . In an instant , she jumped to her feet , plastering on that fake , sugary smile Eliana knew all too well . " Eliana ," Willow greeted softly , her voice dripping with fake modesty . " It's so nice to finally meet you ." Eliana scoffed inwardly . ' Please . Cut the act . How had I never seen through your act before ? ' she thought , her blood simmering . That faux sweetness had fooled her once , but not this time .

She kept her face neutral , her expression unreadable , as she strode down the stairs without acknowledging Willow's greeting . Victoria wiped her tears , to tell you . " trying to compose herself , and turned to Eliana . " Eliana , you're awake . Good . Come here , sweetheart , we have something Andy's voice grew serious , even somber , as he nodded . " Eliana , the truth is … you're not our biological daughter . Willow is .

After your accident , we ran a DNA test and found out there was a mistake at the hospital . You were … switched at birth . " Now that Willow's back , we've decided it's best for her to take your room . You'll be moving into the dorms since school starts soon . " They They were so eager to get it out in the open , as if they couldn't wait to sweep everything under the rug . It was like her recovery didn't even matter .

Their hearts had already shifted toward Willow - no hesitation , no second thoughts . Before her time travel , Eliana had clung to the naïve hope that the Garcias still loved her . She'd convinced herself they only wanted to make things right with Willow . But she'd been blind - willfully so . This time , she wouldn't fall for the same trap . Straightening her back , Eliana strode over and settled onto the couch .

Meeting their gazes without flinching , she said evenly , " Mom , Dad , thank you for raising me for the past eighteen years . Now that your real daughter is home , it's only fair for me to move out . I'll pack my things and leave . " 2/3 4.55 AM Chapter 1 Willow's eyes went wide , her face twisting in confusion . This wasn't how it was supposed to go . Eliana was supposed to throw a tantrum , cry , beg to stay - just like before . This ? This was all wrong .

Andy and Victoria looked just as rattled . " Eliana , we didn't mean it like that ," Andy said , his voice tight with urgency . " Willow's return doesn't mean we're asking you to leave ." Willow quickly moved to Eliana's side , grasping her hand with a gentle , pleading look in her eyes . " Exactly , Eliana ! Don't be like this . We can live together , just like real sisters , can't we ? " You've been part of this family for so long .

If you leave , people might think Mom and Dad pushed you out . How would they hold their heads up if rumors like that spread ? " 3/3