Brooke's Priority
Chapter 2's

For a few days later, I had a dream about Brooke Cohenherb every night. The dream is the same every day. Brooke is a talented and smart man. He is the son of Duke Jayden Cohenherb and Duchess Francis Heider. The identical twin sister of Grace Cohenherb. He has an older brother named Lucas Cohenherb. I came to the conclusion that Brooke was a chaebol.

I'm a chaebol now.

In my dream, I saw Brooke's future. He is accused of killing Grace by putting poison in the tea his sister drank. People assumed it was because Brooke envied Grace who was prettier than her (i admit this is true but I'm not envious) and the Crown Prince who preferred Grace as a possible companion her life. Brooke and Grace do fall in love with the same person but Brooke doesn't think the Crown Prince is more valuable than his sister. It's all a royal advisor named Shaeviro. He did not want his arch-enemy Duke Cohenherb to be more socially successful.

I want to break Shaeviro's fucking legs and arms.

I was determined to do it. I woke up tired and sad. On one hand I feel the Brooke family life story is tragic and looks like a sad bedtime story. On the other hand, I can feel Brooke does not want to repeat the same events in the future. He wants to block it. The dream I experienced was like a plea for help from him. He is dead and the one who came back from the brink of death to save the Brooke family is Shin Yoo Ri. It was me who was most likely killed in a car accident.

“Brooke time spins back.”

I let out a short sigh and saw the sun enter through Brooke's luxurious room window. I have not been able to accept my destiny fully. But Brooke's dream gave me a hint that I was indeed reincarnated as Brooke at the age of fifteen. A year before he met the Crown Prince and fell in love with him.

What am I supposed to do?

The sound of knocking on the door finally dawned on me. Two servants bowed in salute to me. They asked me how I felt and if I was hungry.

“I'm hungry.”

However, humans must be trapped in a confusion and problems of life, which is why humans must still eat something delicious. I wondered if I could ask them for certain foods.

“We'll bring Miss food. Please wait a minute.”

I feel grateful they didn't come with the order to take me to the dining room to spend time with the Cohenherb family. Shortly after one of the servants left and the other was preparing something in the bathroom, Duchess Francis, Brooke's mother came over and smiled warmly at me. Two children followed him from behind. Lucas and Grace.

“Honey, how are you?”

I didn't answer Brooke's mother's question right away. I've been having a dilemma lately. Whether to pretend to be Brooke's memory loss (the dream I saw suggests that Brooke has a harmonious family) or pretend not to understand anything until I can accept the reality that is happening at me.

“Kakak..” Grace called me with her eyes.

I can guess Grace is crying for me again. Lucas just looked at me worriedly.

“Sorry.” I'm saying an apology. I can't be Brooke anytime soon. Not time.

I have to think of a way to save this family first. I'm just looking at what's going on in the next few years, I don't know for sure who poisoned Brooke at fifteen. Shaeviro fucking it or could be someone else.

“I can't remember you guys. I'm sorry.”

Duchess Francis hugged me while saying it was okay. Grace also hugged me after the Duchess let go of her embrace. Lucas remained silent looking at me and I began to admire his handsome face as well as cute at one time.

Moments later, a waiter named Jane who went to get food, knocked on the door and pushed a trolley that left me flabbergasted. I began to be grateful in my heart for being reunited with those delicious foods. A waiter named Reevi asked me if I wanted to eat or take a shower first. In my dream, Jane, Reevi and a man named Filley were the ones defending Brooke over all the bad rumors at every turn they had.

I wonder if the president suit room in Korea gets this kind of special service as well.

I used to have a dream. Stay a day in the President suit room. The silly dream that was born because I used to live soberly in a rented room that wasn't even as big as Brooke's.

Duchess Francis still seemed very sad because I had not remembered anything as she had expected, she decided to go out and told me to enjoy my meal. I feel like she's gone to cry.

Grace looks like her mother. Graceful and meek.

Shortly after, Lucas sent Grace out so I could eat in peace. Grace kept hugging me as if I was going far away. A typical spoiled daughter who is close to her brother. Lucas needed some effort to get Grace out of my room. They're fighting mouth. So childish. They are still children in my eyes.

Shin Yoo Ri was twenty-eight years old before the accident. Old enough to understand both of their behavior.

“It doesn't matter if Grace wants to stay. We can eat together,” my advice.

“No,” says Lucas. “Grace has to get out so you can eat quietly.”

“Kakak!” grace shouted annoyed. “I want to be with Brooke.”

I know Lucas meant well but rather he wanted to talk to me about something. It's just the two of us. I've been aware of it since he came into my room.

They look adorable during fights.

Grace finally came out of my room after a long argument with Lucas. Jane and Reevi must also leave at Lucas's behest. Jane quickly set the dining table and Lucas told me to sit down. He kept putting things on my plate to eat.

“You okay?”

“I'm fine, Oppa.”

Lucas looked at me with eyes that seemed to be almost a tear.

“Lucas Oppa?”

“Sorry. The poison was meant for me. The tea that was served that day, I was the one who was supposed to drink it.”

Poison to Lucas?

“Why would someone put that poison?” I was really surprised. In my dreams, Lucas didn't die. Lucas is the last person to embrace Brooke's lifeless cold body. Brooke was murdered and then declared a suicide.

“Dad is investigating. I'm sorry, Brooke.”

Lucas felt very guilty. I could tell she was a good sister to Brooke from how she felt that it was better for her to be in trouble than for her own sister.

I always wanted to have a brother like Lucas.

“I don't think Oppa should apologize for that. We have to find the bad guy and make him apologize.”

I'll make sure it happens.

“Oppa, however, thank you for worrying about me. I'm doing fine. Even if I don't remember anything now or can't even remember it anymore, we can make new memories together. Oppa will be the best sister I've ever had.”

I wish my cool words were enough to cheer him up. Touched it.

Lucas looked at. The look on his face changed from sad to happy to mixed. I'm starting to think my new life isn't bad. In the last few days, everyone has come to greet me or just to see how I am. Brooke's presence must be very valuable. I want to keep this feeling even if I can't be the Brooke they recognized before.

“Oh yes Oppa, where can we read various books?”

“You mean library?”

“Ya, library. Can I go there?”

I have to learn the ins and outs of this world.

Lucas tilted his head looking confused. “Library at home or in the Kingdom?”

“We have our own library?”

Lucas nodded.

I smiled with satisfaction. I feel more and more in love with this house. The last few days, I just stayed in my room thinking about Brooke's dreams. Because I had to make plans especially to save Grace, I had to learn about this world.

“Oppa can take me to our library?” I stood up from my seat.

“Now?”

I also decided to tour Brooke's house that day.

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