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.

feel someone's gaze lingering on me, but I didn't turn around. I just wanted to leave that

my room, but Lyla's parents had flown in to be with

and immediately threw herself into their arms, calling out, "Mom! Dad!"

do. After about ten seconds of hesitation, I

butler started to call after me, but I gestured for him to

wealth from their ancestors. Although they were no longer involved in the business world, they were still well-regarded in Yardville. They were always kind and polite to me, but this

message 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 shower

hard for the exams, and I felt confident about the test the next day. But my mind kept drifting

push those emotions aside and focus on the exam ahead. After tossing and turning

followed a strict routine of sleeping and rising early, and regular meals, preparing myself for this

stood outside the car and walked over when he saw me before saying, "Ms.

hadn't even reached out or called even once. But now, he suddenly wanted me back. "Ms.

Ivy greeted me warmly. "Evelyn, you're finally

ready to respond, when I saw Liam

How are

Liam again. I just hadn't expected Jack to act so quickly. The college entrance exams had just ended, and here he was already. I doubted that Liam was interested in me, but Jack clearly didn't see it

and saw that I hadn't responded to Liam's greeting, he frowned and scolded me. "Didn't

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

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

I had no interest in playing along with their charade. The exams had worn me out, and all I wanted was to let my mind rest

that, I