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.

look at you regardless of how pretty you are," someone scoffed and

his childhood

to my senses and saw some girls crowding around

had spoken earlier. "Thanks for

upset. I was still angry seeing my love rival. Not to mention, Leah did all sorts of things to get on my nerves after I got married

relationship. She was the cause of our broken marriage. I did not like her. But now, I had no intention of being the protagonist of this drawn-out love

I just want to study harder. I hope things

She chuckled and said, "Evelyn, I know that your bet to get into St. Nicholas University with Ethan was just a joke. Don't pressure yourself." There

seemed friendly on the outside. Yet, she knew just how to send people off the

else's relationship! To think she'd say something like getting into St. Nicholas University just to

results? It's a miracle if she can even get

can't wait for you to make a

silent in fear of Ethan thinking I was picking on Leah. But now, it

playing tricks on me. Get your lackeys away from me, and we'll stay out

this?" one of the girls nearby

what I said." I shrugged and said, "I'm just earnestly wishing

in my past 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

was Ethan himself. Their expressions were weird. Clearly, they

slightly and said, "Ethan, Evelyn's just

didn't care. We met eyes for a moment, and I went back to reading. Ethan's face darkened as he said menacingly, "Do you all

and dispersed. Then, Ethan walked over slowly. His uniform's

a commanding presence. I grasped

him by asking for his help with my studies. Though

even further. In hindsight, Ethan must've been fed up with my pestering. He must've answered

deeply and forced myself to