The joyful days flew by. After New Year's, winter break was just around the corner. Lilith felt time passing so quickly - in the blink of an eye, she'd been in college for a year and a half, nearly four years since her rebirth. Her past life now felt like a distant dream. The break meant returning to Columbia University. With William there, Lilith no longer had to wait for Jennifer and David's schedules or feel like a third wheel. Heaven knows how many times David's wistful glances had nearly blinded her when stuck between the couple. However, Lilith's mood soured as soon as she got home. Maria greeted her with, "Lilith, how did you get so chubby?" Those words instantly deflated her spirits - like a bolt from the blue. Why such a strong reaction? For years, Maria had always considered h

