The White Moonlight’s Return Chapter 1

I am the broken “White Moonlight” of a gloomy male lead.

Seven years after I escaped his world, the System demanded I return to save him again.

I refused, flat out. "Let him find someone else. I’m busy."

Then, I was diagnosed with cancer. The System came back, offering a deal: advanced medical treatment within the story world in exchange for my return.

Before I could even respond, glowing comments floated across my vision like a chaotic Twitch stream:

[ LOL, the System will do anything to drag the ex-wife back. ] [ It has no choice! The male lead is so obsessed with her he won't even look at the new heroine. ] [ Exactly. He needs to see how selfish, ugly, and bitter she’s become... ] [ Only then will he move on and get with the new girl. ] [ After all, the only thing that can kill a White Moonlight is a rotten White Moonlight. ]

I tore my eyes away from the floating text.

The System was frantic. [Host, why are you hesitating?]

[In the years since you left, the male lead has advanced technology in his world. The cure rate for cancer there is over 80%.]

[Just say yes, and you get immediate, top-tier treatment.]

It was an offer I couldn't refuse.

Yet, I hesitated.

The comments kept scrolling:

[ The System talks a good game. ] [ It’s just dragging her back to break the male lead’s heart so our new, young, beautiful heroine can shine. ] [ When the male lead sees his 'White Moonlight' looking like this, he’ll probably be disgusted. ] [ Hey, it’s a win-win. The ex-wife gets cured as long as she plays her role as a tool. ]

I paused. "Will Ethan know I’m back?"

The System stammered. [Well... running into him is inevitable.]

[But don't worry. He’s moved on. It won't affect you.]

[We already found a replacement. They... they have a great relationship.]

To prove it, the System showed me some data.

[This was your profile seven years ago: perfect personality, looks, temperament. That’s why we chose you to save him.]

[The current you is... different. There’s no way he’ll like you again.]

I agreed.

I didn't care about their motives.

I just wanted to live.

The System sighed with relief and transported me directly to a hospital in the story world.

As I arrived, the comments confirmed the System's claims.

[ Great relationship? They are perfect for each other! ] [ If our new heroine hadn’t warmed his heart for the last year after the ex refused to come back, the male lead would be dead! ] [ Hurry up and let him get over the ex so we can see the romance... Wait, is that the new girl? ]

The noise stopped abruptly.