Rewriting My Heart's Fate

Chapter 66

One time, Grandma went out, and I fell ill. She came home very late, and by then, I was already quite sick. Ever since then, I had been terrified of complete darkness.

Cold sweat broke out on my back and palms as people moved past me in a chaotic stream. I couldn't see ahead and was jostled around, bumping into others repeatedly. Thad no idea who had taken my hairpin from behind, but suddenly, a warm, dry hand clasped my wrist. Before I could react, I was pulled into someone's embrace

The familiar scent of cedarwood filled my nostrils. I knew I should tell him to let go, but fear kept me silent. Subconsciously, I clung to his sleeve as though it were my last lifeline. "Don't be afraid," than said as he led me forward. His usual cold voice was inexplicably gentle at that moment.

I closed my eyes and followed him, unsure of where we were headed but noticing that the crowd around us was thinning. The rhythmic tapping of shoes on the floor was the only sound I could hear "Where are you taking me?" asked softly.

The next moment, I was pulled into a room. Ethan pushed me against the door, pinning my wrists with one hand while the other cupped my cheek.

Before I could react, he leaned in and kissed me. This kiss was different from the last. It was gentle, each touch making me feel cherished.

lips until they ached. Only then did I come to my

why Ethan would do this. Even though he was

gaze in the darkness. He turrowed his brow and

said, raising a

"Evelyn="

"Ethan, you disgust me."

anger inside all night and felt utterly

stop. In the darkness, our senses seemed sharper. I could almost hear his breathing change. After a moment of

it wasn't just hatred

he made me unhappy, but he was often cruel to me. So, I resented him, blamed him, and