Catherine Smith stood at the edge of the skyscraper, looking down at the bustling city below. The night lights sparkled, mocking her helplessness. Her heart was filled with despair; her family's business had been taken over by her uncle Henry, and her parents' death left her isolated and vulnerable. Her fingers gripped the railing tightly, the cold wind biting at her cheeks.
"Is this the end?" Catherine whispered, tears glistening in her eyes. She recalled her parents' smiles, the happy times they had shared, and her heart ached with pain and regret. Images of the past flashed through her mind—her parents' loving faces, the glory of the family business, and her once-bright dreams.
Catherine's fingers gradually loosened their grip on the railing. She closed her eyes, feeling the wind howl around her ears. Her heart raced, as if preparing for the release that was to come. Just as she was about to take the final step, a wave of dizziness overwhelmed her, and she lost consciousness.
When Catherine opened her eyes again, she found herself lying in a familiar bed. The room's decor was exactly as it had been ten years ago. Her heart raced—was this a dream? She hurried to the mirror and saw her younger self staring back. She had been reborn, back in 1980.
Catherine's fingers gently touched the reflection in the mirror, her eyes filled with shock and disbelief. A surge of joy welled up within her, but it was accompanied by deep fear and confusion. She repeatedly confirmed everything until she finally accepted the truth.
"This is a second chance given by fate," Catherine whispered, her eyes shining with determination. She knew she had to seize this opportunity to reclaim her family's business, protect her loved ones, and change her destiny.