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 didn't turn around. I

Cobb residence, I was planning to head straight to my room, but Lyla's parents

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

to do. After about ten seconds of hesitation, I quietly slipped out

call after me, but I gestured

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

told her not to worry about me. After leaving Lyla's house, I checked into a hotel. I

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

frustrated, but I forced myself to push those emotions aside and focus on the exam ahead. After tossing

few days were consumed by the intensity of the college entrance exams. I followed a strict routine of sleeping and rising early, and regular meals, preparing

Max came to pick me up at the school gate. He stood outside the car and walked over when he saw me before

out or called even once. But now, he suddenly

at the Wiley residence. As I stepped into the living room, Ivy greeted me warmly. "Evelyn, you're finally back! You must have been exhausted these

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

Evelyn! How

given the 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, and here he was already. I doubted that Liam was interested in me, but Jack clearly didn't see

the stairs and saw that I hadn't responded to Liam's greeting,

said, "Please don't mind her, Mr. Tyler. Evelyn's been under a lot of

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

I had no interest in playing along with their charade. The exams had worn me out,

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