Rewriting My Heart's Fate

Chapter 35

The nest moming, relished the chance to sleep in for once. After a week of back-to-back classes, even the kids needed a break.

After rolling out of bed, 1 hastily tidied up the place and tossed the two empty, crimped cans into the trash.

Maybe this was a sign that a new chapter in my life was about to begin. I was just getting excited about the future when someone knocked on the door.

It was strange because no one knew I lived here. So, I was genuinely surprised when I looked through the peephole and saw jack and Elenc

"open up, Evelyn. It's me, your father!" jack urged, banging on the door.

thad no idea what he was doing here, which was somewhat annoying, but I couldn't just leave them outside, so I decided to open the door.

both of them barged in. Jack's face was etched with anxiety while Elene

up that day. I shouldn't have yelled at you I need you to understand where I'm coming from. I've been so stressed out with work that I haven't been the best father, and I didn't consider your feelings." Hearing him say that out of the blue made me

while you've been away the last few days. I don't even know if you're eating well or how you've been doing" He had never shown any concern for my well-being all these years, so it was odd to hear such words from him. Had he ever cared about me at all, he wouldn't have treated me like an expandable piece in his scheme. felt as if I was nothing more than a product for sale-whoever

standing beside him.

the wrong. Evelyn. I promise I won't do it

wasn't sincere. I couldn't figure out what Jack and

pack your things. Let's go home. We've got a whole spread of your favorite dishes waiting at

of them were idylle, a harmonious tro, whereas I was the discordant note. Even though I wasn't treated like dirt, Thad never been treated with the respect

could tell something was amiss, so I crossed my arms and gave them a long, hard look. However, I couldn't figure out what was up. Growing uneasy under my gaze, Jack scratched his nose and walked up to me with an ingratiating smile. bothered by the. Plus, heading

back with them. I didn't want to be b "Alright. Let me pack my things. Why don't you guys wait out front?" As soon as I agreed to go home with them, both of them sighed in relief