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.

lingering on me, but I

head straight to my room, but Lyla's parents had

their arms, calling out, "Mom! Dad!"

After about ten seconds

to call after me, but I gestured for him to

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 was a rare family

sent Lyla a 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 and got into bed

next day. But my mind kept drifting back to everything that

I forced myself to push those emotions aside and focus on the exam ahead.

strict routine of sleeping and rising early, and regular meals,

me up at the school gate. He stood outside the car and walked over when he

Max and didn't immediately follow him. After all these days, Jack hadn't even reached out or called even once. But now, he suddenly wanted

walked toward the car. It was an hour later when I arrived at the Wiley residence. As I stepped into the living room, Ivy greeted me warmly. "Evelyn, you're finally back! You must have been

shoes, ready to respond, when I saw Liam standing there in a

How

Jack to act so quickly. The college entrance exams had just ended, and here he was already. I doubted that

responded to Liam's greeting,

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

"Please don't take it to heart, Mr. Tyler. Evelyn, come and try

exams had worn me out, and all

first." With that, I headed for the stairs. As I passed Liam, I greeted