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Anna is a girl capable of controlling time ever since she lost her parents. However, by using her powers recklessly, she ended up being adopted and exploited by a corrupt noble family, pushing her body’s health to its absolute limit.  

To Anna’s surprise, a boy with an unknown identity offered her something she can no longer remember. That’s because, to her astonishment, she was sent back in time to the moment she first arrived at the orphanage, granting her a second chance.  

Her friends—those she hadn’t seen again since being taken in by that family—were now standing in front of her once more. With that, Anna gained the resolve that if this wasn’t just a dream… she wouldn’t repeat her past mistakes.  

Despite her lingering fear of using her powers, Anna is determined to live this second life in a way that truly matters, forming bonds with friends who will stand by her side as she faces the chaos of a world shaped by magic and the political ambitions of a selfish few.  

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Chapter 7 - A Risky Move

Anna stood across from Darius, the most respected and calculating player in the room. They had tied four times in a row, something no one had ever seen before.  

“I’ll raise the stakes,” Darius said with a cold smile, pushing a massive pile of chips to the center of the table.  

The dealer turned to Anna:  

“You must match the bet, or you’ll lose automatically.”  

Anna hesitated, glancing at her dwindling pile of chips. She was out of money. The murmurs of the spectators grew louder. Finally, the dealer offered her a way out:  

“You can play on credit, but if you lose, you’ll have to pay it back—with interest… or face more serious consequences.”  

Anna swallowed hard. She knew continuing was a massive risk, especially since exhaustion was creeping up on her. But Leo’s words echoed in her mind, urging her to keep going. She looked at the dealer and, with unwavering determination, declared:  

“I accept. I’ll double the bet.”  

Silence fell over the room as the game resumed. Anna used her ability to rewind time and fix every mistake she made. But with each use of her power, the fatigue took a heavier toll.  

The minutes ticked by, and when she finally scored a perfect 21, leaving her opponent in the dust, her body couldn’t take any more.  

“Anna wins,” the dealer announced.  

But before Anna could celebrate, her vision blurred, and she collapsed in front of everyone, leaving the room in complete shock.

The Witch In Love With The Enigmatic Butler

"And, Anna... what happened to your hair? If I recall correctly... I could've sworn it was completely dark before."

The comment hit Anna like a bucket of cold water, leaving her mind blank for a moment. She scrambled to think of an excuse, but nothing convincing came to mind.

"My hair?" Anna said, feigning surprise as she nervously touched a few strands. Her hand trembled slightly as she forced a nonchalant smile. "Oh wow, really? I hadn't noticed."

Aria raised an eyebrow, clearly skeptical, but said nothing at first. Marcus, however, seemed to notice now as well, leaning in slightly for a closer look.

"Now that you mention it..." Marcus started, frowning a little. "Yeah, something does seem different."

Anna swallowed hard and let out a soft, awkward laugh.

"It's no big deal, right? Maybe... it's the lighting or something. Shadows can do weird things, you know?"

Aren’t We Friends?﻿

Aren’t We Friends?