Rewriting My Heart's Fate

Chapter

23

Soon after, Ethan and Leah went into the hotel room together. I watched them from where I stood until the door closed behind them before I went downstairs to have dinner.

Even though I was very hungry and had a massive appetite before going downstairs, I felt nauseous when I looked at the menu.

The waiter stood quietly beside me, showing no sign of impatience. Feeling embarrassed, Lasked for the day's special and sat there, counting the threads on the table linen.

My mind kept replaying the scene of them entering the room together. I thought they were probably doing well. But then...

bored cat he played with? or a cheap and disposable toy he could just mess with? The cutlery in my

phone rang. I pulled it out to see an unfamiliar

call.

on the other end. "Eve, you're unreasonable. You ditched me for dinner and now you've

kicked the floor with disinterest. "I paid for the meal. And where I choose to stay is my business, not

be hurt. "This is

over the intercom, and I grabbed my luggage and walked toward my gate. "I don't have any need to contact you.

was a deep blue, like another ocean, I was feeling drowsy after a nearly sleepless night. As I closed my eyes and drifted off, I had a

to Ethan. I blocked his way to the library and asked him with red eyes, "What's so great about Leah?