Chapter 474

"I must have the wrong place," I blurted an excuse and hurried off in the opposite direction. In this second chance at life, I wanted to protect the people I cared about without causing unnecessary trouble. So when faced with Zelda, I hesitated. Should I tell her what was about to happen? Suddenly, a memory from my past life surfaced. It was the day she met me at the psychiatric hospital, smiling as she said, "Mr. Palmer, you're a good person. You deserve a bright future." My fingers clenched at my sides. Taking a deep breath, I turned to look at her. She walked ahead, her tall, slender figure moving with a light step. "Ms. Cote." Zelda paused mid-step upon hearing my words, then she turned to look at me with a puzzled expression. "Are you talking to me?" Surprise flickered across her face as she pointed to herself in disbelief. I nodded and took two steps closer. "Ms. Cote, you look pale and drained. I fear dark omens are looming over you today." In my panic, I ended up sou