Rewriting My Heart's Fate

The young man leaned against the wall as he looked at his phone. His facial features were handsome. His gaze was slightly downcast, but his wispy eyelashes were visible. There was an aura of cold elegance about him. He was simply handsome beyond belief.

It wasn't like my ten years of admiration towards him could just disappear. As if I had been put under a spell, my heart wouldn't stop pounding.

He heard something and looked toward me. His lips parted when our eyes met. His expression seemed to brighten.

Though I wasn't going to chase after him anymore, it wasn't like we were cutting ties. So, I greeted him awkwardly.

"What a coincidence! You're going to the toilet too?" Right as I said that, I began to regret my stupid question. Thankfully, Ethan didn't mind. He stood up straight and beckoned me over with his finger. "Come here."

"Huh? Something the matter, Grayson?" I asked.

Ethan glanced at me coldly. He was visibly getting impatient.

"I said, come here," he repeated.

I was silent as I reluctantly stepped forward, still keeping my distance from him. Upon seeing this, Ethan's expression darkened. He furrowed his brows as if preparing to say something, but decided not to.

A while passed before he tossed me the bag he was holding. He looked upset. I was caught off guard and nearly dropped it. It was so heavy!

"What is this?"

Ethan didn't answer but turned around suddenly. His tall figure was overwhelming. The familiar earthy fragrance on him made my breath hitch. My mind went blank.

"Evelyn Wiley. You'd better study hard, you hear?" he said, gritting his teeth.

I didn't say anything. I was so confused. By the time I had gotten my bearings again, Ethan had already walked away.

Then, I returned to the karaoke room. Lyla rushed up to me and asked, "What's that? Did someone give you a birthday present?"

I didn't even know where to begin. Lyla quickly opened up the bag. She was delighted.

"Goodness! Who's bright idea was it to gift you a bag full of practice papers? Someone must be eager to see you get into St. Nicholas University."

I just chuckled. Even after going back in time seven years, I still couldn't figure out what was on Ethan's mind.

want me to keep

the top 50 scorers of the trial exam on the bulletin board once we returned

The list is for the top 50

I ran into Leah and her friends again.

come to your birthday party. Too bad he doesn't care

Did I make you jealous? Don't tell me you have

frantically and

The star of the show hasn't even spoken yet,

face

all classmates here.

umpteen times in my last life. Whenever Ethan and

to provoke Ethan, so I just bottled it all up. That

get my point

expect me to retort. She fell silent

I haven't even said happy birthday to you! I was going to go with Ethan that day, but something cropped up. I had him go

was. She was fully acting like she was Ethan's girlfriend. The others around her could tell

heart sank, but I pretended that it didn't bother me. I thought back to my previous

about the messages Leah sent to Ethan, the things people said about me, the excessive comparisons the Graysons made about me,

being reborn, all the walls

"Evelyn?"

could see my pale complexion reflected

me. "You'd better get lost, Evelyn. You might

probably can't even make it into the top 50 here!

furious. "Oh, shut up, you

saw Leah smile faintly as she thought she had

any further. Lifting my chin, I pointed at the Head of

breath. Let

girls burst out laughing.

of Academics said while unfurling the result list and sticking

from head