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 wore

with work that I haven't been

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

at Elene, who was standing beside him. Reluctantly, she lowered

it

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

against me, Evelyn. Hurry up and pack your things. Let's go home. We've got a whole spread of your favorite dishes waiting at

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

gave them a long, hard look. However, I couldn't figure out what was up. Growing uneasy under my gaze, Jack

they wouldn't leave unless I went 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