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Pretty much. I would say she had a chance to return when she was going to be killed because Jeremy's bride actually told her a lie. She did have the love and respect of the children at some point in her first go but by the time it was earned, things were too awkward to remedy (see her beginning staircase dream sequence.)
This last chapter is confusing as to whether it is all in the first or second but because of her mentioning Jeremy's help at the party, I think the "past flash" we get are when she is in her nightgown and when she compares the children's behavior.
Ohh I see— I don’t think I processed the flashbacks right while reading, which may have hampered the growing confusion as well. So the staircase dream sequence was actually her gaining the children’s love and respect ? But she couldn’t keep her focus away from surviving, so she neglected properly communicating with the children ?? Thank you for your patience ! The manhwa/manhua’s a bit difficult to wrap one’s head around at the first go— I’ve gone back a couple of times to try to see what else I can make out of the things I don’t get. Thanks again ! :D
I understand bits and pieces— but the deeper we go into the story I get a bit more confused. Is there anyone who can sum up the events so it makes more sense ?
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What I got so far:
• marquis died and the marquess’ life reversed after an incident that was caused by her leaving the mansion after being denied an invitation to attend Jeremy’s wedding.
• going back in time to the funeral, she changes her decision of having their close relatives leave the mansion. With her stepchildren in mind, she initially thought it would be great to have the aunt (and tag-along-uncle) stay bc the kids loved them and can do with a adult to look up to and help guide them.
• she realises it wasn’t a good idea bc they were both filthy hypocritical creatures trying to take control of the children— she sends them away all while gaining the trust and love of her stepchildren which she didn’t have in her past future life (bc she was cold to them and didn’t bother trying to understand them— she was just trying to survive without the marquis)
• now she attends the thing after the funeral (forgot) and overhears the upperclass (snakes) placing their bets on how long she’ll last. She leaves the party and goes back to the mansion early.
Now— I think I’m lost because there aren’t any indications of the instructions to her maid to clean up a room ? So that room bit throws me off.
Ohh— I gets— anyhow, is that what’s going on so far ??