Rewritten: My Life Without You Novel by Kassandra Berry _ Novel





Rewritten: My Life Without You Chapter 01

Courtney Sullivan woke to find herself reborn at 25.
She remembered her previous life—married to Tobias Monroe, a powerful New York CEO—and later moving in with him, along with her mother, Greta Sullivan.
All her relatives envied her, saying she was incredibly lucky to have landed Tobias.
But only Courtney knew just how miserable her previous life had been.
For years, she struggled with depression while being neglected by Tobias. Eventually, unable to bear it any longer, she locked herself in the kitchen, turned on the gas, and ended her life.
And all of it, every heartbreak, traced back to Tobias’s one true love, Jocelyn Campbell.
Courtney furrowed her brow. She knew that Jocelyn would ask to meet her today. And she’d already prepared the divorce papers.
The café was Tobias’s favorite haunt; Courtney could never forget it. In her previous life, he often met Jocelyn there in secret.
One day, Courtney followed him and discovered the truth. As she tried to explain, he silenced her with a slap and a single, cold sentence. “Whatever happens between us is none of your business.”
She crouched in a corner near the café, sobbing for hours. She was 25 then, too.
Only now did the truth hit Courtney—after all those years of love and devotion, Tobias had never loved her; he had never cared at all.
This time around, she’d live entirely for herself.
Frowning, Courtney opened the door to the café. The rich, soothing aroma of coffee washed over her, and she immediately spotted Jocelyn in the corner.
As soon as Courtney sat down across from her, Jocelyn said, her face cool, “Toby loves me. Do yourself a favor and let him go.”
Courtney slid the divorce agreement across the table toward Jocelyn. “Fine, I’ll let go. But you need to make sure he signs this. As soon as the cooling-off period is up, I’m gone.”
Jocelyn’s eyes widened in surprise. She clearly hadn’t expected Courtney to give up the title of Mrs. Monroe so easily.
Courtney’s gaze remained calm as she added, “Now that I know he only loves, I’ll step aside. Just get him to sign the divorce papers. After that, whatever happens between you two will have nothing to do with me.”
With that, she took a sip of coffee. This time, she wouldn’t be the fool, deceived and cast aside.
Jocelyn’s brows knit together as her fingertips traced her cup. She glared at Courtney. “What do you really want?”
“I don’t want anything. I’m just tired.” Courtney met her gaze, unflinching, filled only with a sense of release. Then she stood and walked out.
People bustled in and out of the café, their chatter grating on her nerves.
Jocelyn, sensing Courtney’s resolve, lowered her guard. She jumped up, calling after Courtney, “You’ve made your choice. I’ll never give Toby back to you.”
Courtney didn’t even pause.
Jocelyn walked out of the café, too. She found Tobias’s number and dialed. He answered almost instantly.
“Toby, can you come pick me up? I’m at Caffe Reggio.”
Just one traffic light away, Courtney stood and watched, a faint, cutting smile pulling at her mouth.
In her previous life, she had called Tobias countless times, yet he’d never once picked up.
Now, as soon as the light changed, he appeared at the café entrance.
Courtney turned and saw him standing by the window, tall and broad-shouldered in a tailored black suit.
He handed Jocelyn a cake, leaning close to say something while pointing to the extra blueberries—Jocelyn’s favorite.
Courtney’s heart still twisted despite her decision to let go.

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