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.

I didn't turn around. I just wanted

but Lyla's parents had flown in to be with their precious daughter on the eve of her college

herself into their arms, calling

do. After about ten

I gestured

in politics, but they had inherited some 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

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

next day. But my mind kept drifting

focus on the exam ahead. After tossing and turning for a while, I finally closed my eyes, trying

the college entrance exams. I followed a strict routine of sleeping and rising early, and regular meals, preparing myself for this new chapter

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

follow him. After all these days, Jack hadn't even reached out or called even once. But now, he suddenly wanted me back. "Ms. Wiley." Max bowed

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 exhausted these past few days. I had the

ready to respond, when I saw Liam

Evelyn! How are

see Liam again. I just hadn't expected Jack to act so quickly. The college

that I hadn't responded to Liam's greeting, he

to Liam and said, "Please don't mind her, Mr. Tyler.

carrying several bowls of banana pudding. "Please

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

hungry. I'm going to go upstairs and take a bath first." With that, I headed for the stairs. As I passed