Rewriting My Heart's Fate

When I was 18, I thought a confession like this was a show of bravery. That was what youth was all about. But now, I just wanted to slap myself in the face.

What bravery? What youth? Was I insane? Thankfully, I hadn't confessed yet just then. There was still a chance to take it back.

It didn't matter what had happened. Since I was given another chance, I wouldn't bother with Ethan any longer. I wasn't going to repeat the tragedy of my past life.

I inhaled deeply and put the mouthpiece up to my mouth. Earnestly, I swore, "Indeed, Grayson. I have reflected on my ways. I apologize for any inconvenience I have caused you!

"Please don't worry. I have made amends. There is no more puppy love within my heart. Only our studies and dreams remain."

Ethan was silent. He was clearly stunned. Shock was written all over his face. I turned to run off stage quickly. The crowd was stunned too.

"Evelyn's giving up on Ethan?"

"She's giving up? Ethan's turned down so many other girls. Only Evelyn wouldn't back down. She's still so passionate even after getting rejected so many times. She even made a bet with someone last month that she'd get into St. Nicholas University together with Ethan." "She must've bit off more than she could chew. She's giving up because she wants to save face, isn't she?"

"Ethan must be over the moon. He's finally rid of that pest."

Amongst all the chatter, the youngster watched as that figure ran off. His gaze was even colder. There wasn't even a hint of joy.

I ran back to the classroom. My heart was beating nonstop. I saw my face in the small mirror on my desk.

Though I was young at 25 years old, I had already lost the glint in my eye after three years of struggle after marriage and family matters.

My complexion was already pale due to not getting enough sleep often. Only foundation could cover up the thick dark circles around my eyes.

Yet, in the mirror was a young lady with fair skin. She had pearly teeth and luscious lips. She looked healthy and beautiful. Youthful energy radiated all over her body.

This 18-year-old me was the true me! It was then that I felt joy pool up within me. I was truly reborn.

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my senses and saw some girls crowding around Leah. She seemed to look down awkwardly and didn't

had spoken earlier. "Thanks

my love rival. Not to mention, Leah did all sorts of things to get on my nerves after I got married to Ethan in

I did not

to Leah, "The college entrance exams are in three months. I just want to study harder. I hope

your bet to get into St. Nicholas University with Ethan was just a joke. Don't pressure yourself." There

outside. Yet, she knew just how to send people off the edge. Just as she said that the crowd of girls started mocking

people like that. The nerve of her to mess with someone else's relationship! To think she'd say something like

It's a miracle if she can even get into St. Anderson University, not to mention St.

the second trial exam. I can't wait for you to make a fool of

these words. I would've kept silent in fear of Ethan thinking I was picking on Leah. But now, it just seemed

with Ethan, so quit playing tricks on me. Get your lackeys away from me, and we'll stay out of each other's way."

the meaning of this?" one of the girls nearby

I shrugged and said, "I'm just

life were going to abandon their morals and get back together anyway, so I might as well wish them well this time. I refused to be

came in. Leading them was Ethan

slightly and said,

care. We met eyes for a moment, and I went back to reading. Ethan's face darkened

silent and dispersed. Then, Ethan walked over slowly. His uniform's sleeve brushed past my desk as he sat down behind

he had a commanding presence. I grasped my pen tightly. I was still feeling

to him by

I fell for him even further. In hindsight, Ethan must've been

and forced myself