Rewriting My Heart's Fate

Chapter

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"Do you trust me, Lyla?"

Lyla nodded vigorously. "Of course. You have my utmost trust, Evel

I smiled and reached out to fix her hair. "Then trust me, I'll make them pay for what they did to you, but not right now. Can you wait? I looked into her eyes as I spoke

Lyla leaned in and whispered, "Are you going to fight them as well?"

"knock them out," Isaid quietly, looking at her.

"Seriously? Do you need any help Mhould go buy some pepper spray later."

Lyla was always such an optimistic and cheerful person. She was also always so considerate of my feelings. I shook my head and told her to wait for me.

brought Leah out of the mediation room. Leah stood in front of me, and even though she looked innocent and pitiful on the surface, her eyes held a subtle defiance that belied her fragile

her demure, saintly appearance in my previous life, but not anymore. "I'm here to

Leah smiled, tugging at Ethan's

to hurt

to look at Ethan "Can I go now?"

notice the conflicted look on Ethan's face or hear him tell Leah, "Please don't cause any more

Lyla back to the house 1 had purchased 1 chose this place

it with some new furniture and decor. This was

inside, placouldn't help but exclaim, "This place looks amazing, Eve!

her shoes and dashed into the living room to hug the fluffybonny stuffed

lights by the door and went into the kitchen to boil some water. "I'm glad you like it. The room on the right side of the hallway is all yours. Feel free to check

she squealed. "I'm going to check it out

to look at her and couldn't help but smile. After showing her around, we snuggled up on the couch, watching films and having a heart-to-heart. As night fell, I told Lyla I'd make her dinner and headed to the kitchen. When I brought the food to the table, the smile on her face disappeared. She

a housekeeper, Eve? Why are