Rewriting My Heart's Fate

Only Ethan and I were left.

This was the first time I'd seen Ethan since that tense encounter the other day. After that day, I thought it would be a long time before we crossed paths again. But fate seemed to have other plans, as we met again sooner than I expected in such an uncomfortable situation. I watched Ethan approach me with a stern expression, trying to step back discreetly. But before I could move, he grabbed my wrist and forcefully pulled me against the checkout counter.

Then, standing in front of me, he leaned in slightly, one hand pressed on the counter beside my arm as he looked down at me.

"I've been matched with Leah," he said coldly. "So, who did you match yourself with? Liam? Or maybe another wealthy family in Yardville?"

To Ethan, I seemed to be nothing more than a commodity with a price tag. Although he'd already made it clear that he viewed me as someone with ulterior motives, I couldn't help but feel a wave of anger at being so blatantly insulted.

I stared at him and smiled, deliberately trying to provoke him. "Who do you think I'd choose?"

"Evelyn!" Ethan practically spat out my name through gritted teeth.

I slowly reached my hand toward his face, and just as I was about to touch him, I shoved him away. "It doesn't matter who I choose. I'll never choose you."

My smile faded as I turned cold and strode out of the store. As soon as I stepped outside, Lyla came over and grabbed my hand.

"Eve, are you okay?"

I shook my head, but my mood for shopping had completely disappeared. "Let's go home."

"Okay." Lyla quickly called her driver, and we left shortly afterward.

someone's gaze lingering on me, but I didn't turn around.

we got back to the Cobb residence, I was planning to head straight to my room, but Lyla's parents had flown in to be

their arms, calling

After about ten seconds of hesitation, I

started to call after me, but I gestured for him to keep quiet and quickly walked

their ancestors. Although they were no longer involved in the business world, they were still well-regarded in Yardville.

saying I had gone back to the Wiley residence and told her not to worry about me. After leaving Lyla's house, I checked into a hotel. I took a

next day. But my mind kept drifting back to everything that had happened recently, as well as the regrets and unresolved issues from my previous

felt chaotic and frustrated, but I forced myself to push those emotions aside and focus on the exam ahead. After tossing and turning for a while, I finally

consumed by the intensity of the college entrance exams. I followed a strict routine of

to pick me up at the school gate. He stood outside the car and walked over when he saw me before saying, "Ms. Wiley, Mr. Wiley sent me

at Max and didn't immediately follow him. After all these days, Jack hadn't even reached out or called

Wiley residence. As I stepped into the living room, Ivy greeted me warmly. "Evelyn, you're finally back! You must have been exhausted these past few days. I had the cook prepare some banana pudding for you. Come and have

ready to respond, when I saw Liam standing

How

Wiley family a business project, so I'd been expecting to see Liam again. I just hadn't expected Jack to act so quickly. The college entrance exams had just ended,

I hadn't responded to Liam's greeting, he frowned and scolded me. "Didn't you hear Mr.

a fawning smile, he turned to Liam and said, "Please don't mind her, Mr. Tyler. Evelyn's been under a lot of stress because of the exams. She's a bit out of

chimed in, carrying several bowls of banana pudding. "Please don't take it to heart,

in playing along with their charade. The exams had worn me

and take a bath first." With that, I headed for the stairs. As I passed