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.

barged in. Jack's face was etched with anxiety while Elene wore

you I need you to understand where I'm coming from. I've been so stressed out with work that I

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 made the highest bid could have me. I also felt like a rung on his ladder, and as he

at Elene, who was standing beside him. Reluctantly,

I was in the wrong. Evelyn. I promise I won't do it again.

that her apology wasn't sincere. I couldn't figure out what Jack and Elene hoped to achieve by apologizing to me first

pack your things. Let's go home.

idylle, a harmonious tro, whereas I was the discordant note. Even though

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,

Why don't you guys wait out front?" As soon as I