Scarlett Jerkins' dream was simple: wealth and the freedom to indulge. But when she let love in, she regretted it as her life was brutally cut short by her husband's family, ending a six-month coma but fate had other plans. Ding! {You've awakened the Echo System.} Scarlett's eyes flickered open to an unfamiliar world, guided by an enigmatic system that revealed her new reality: an apocalypse world where monsters born from history deceased roamed free. She discovered that she was among the chosen members chosen by the system destined to save humanity. But this newfound purpose felt like a curse. Having escaped death only to face it again was a cruel twist of fate. And to make matters worse, her life was now tied to Garvin Johnson, her former rude, spoilt brat boss, whom she must protect at all costs. As she navigates this treacherous realm, she must confronts twisted creatures born from history's deceased. With the three elements at her command, she must gather resources, slay monsters, and safeguard Garvin. Scarlett's drive for survival becomes a quest for redemption, fueled by her past traumas and newfound purpose. As stakes escalate, Scarlett and Garvin face impossible choices, forging alliances with other chosen members who were handsome men and confronting enemies in a desperate bid to ensure humanity's survival. Note: The novel also contains reverse harem.
As the children hugged Scarlett, warmth surged through her heart, filling her with determination and an overwhelming sense of love. She held them close, silently vowing to do everything in her power to keep them safe and reunite them with their parents, if they were still out there.
"Thank you, miss," Golden whispered, her voice trembling with gratitude.
Just then, Hope stirred in Scarlett's arms, blinking sleepily before offering a tiny smile.
"Aww, look at that precious little smile," Rose said with a soft laugh. "Her mother must be so grateful, wherever she is, that someone like you is taking care of her daughter."
"Wait, Scarlett isn't her mother?" Louise asked, his eyes widening in surprise. "I just assumed…"
"No, Scarlett found her. She helped Hope's mother deliver her safely, and, well, she entrusted Hope to Scarlett," Rose explained, her smile turning wistful.