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.

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

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

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 ascended, he kept me under his heel, leaving me with no chance

who was standing beside him. Reluctantly, she lowered her head and

it again. I hope you can forgive

taken aback even though it was clear that her apology wasn't sincere. I couldn't figure out what Jack and

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

the three of them were idylle, a harmonious tro, whereas I was the discordant note. Even though I wasn't treated like dirt,

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

things. Why don't