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I wanted to answer her so badly… but I wasn't sure if there would be repercussions if I did. I still didn't know how I travelled back in time, and what the rules were if there were any. I couldn't risk it.
"No," I answered her firmly. "I don't know what the future holds. And so do you. None of us do. But what I'm sure of is that I'm happy whenever I write stories. I don't know if I'll be successful, yes, but I don't care. Success is not what I'm aiming for in my life. Instead, I want happiness… happiness from doing my passion and achieving my dream, happiness from being with my family and friends, and maybe with a family that I'll create in the future, too. It's not about having what you think is a reputable profession and earning lots of money."
