Rewriting My Heart's Fate

After discussing the details, we left the café.

Maybe it was just my bad luck, but as soon as we stepped out and walked a short distance, we ran into Ethan and Leah arguing up ahead. Instinctively, I wanted to turn back, but Liam grabbed my arm and quickly pulled me behind a nearby camphor tree. I tried to say something, but Liam gestured for me to be quiet. "Don't speak. Stay still." He gave me a look that meant he would force me to cooperate if I didn't comply.

I glared at him, but he tilted my head to make me watch what was happening in front of us.

Ahead of us, Leah was clinging to Ethan, her face streaked with tears. "Ethan, I was wrong. Please forgive me, okay? Don't ignore me. I don't even like those guys.

"I was just trying to get back at you. Don't be angry. I've broken things off with them, really," she pleaded, reaching out to hug him. Her small face was pressed against his chest.

Ethan had his back to me, so I couldn't see his expression. But I saw him gently remove Leah's hands from his waist and tenderly wipe away her tears.

"Leah, you have to take responsibility for your mistakes," he said softly.

With that, he turned and walked away.

him.

There we were-three people, three pairs of eyes, staring at each other.

Leah's face instantly changed from innocent and pitiful to full of anger and hatred. "Evelyn!"

made me hesitate, unsure whether to continue reaching out o pull back my hand. After a brief internal debate, I decided to leave Liam

me on purpose?"

her accusation, I felt wronged and silently cursed Liam for causing

wrong," I said, trying to stay

"Ethan will be mine sooner or later. "What's yours will be yours," Liam quipped as he stood up, giving Leah a genuine smile. "You're fake, and he's a jerk. The two of you are a match

I quickly tried to stifle it, realizing

with anger. "Who do you think you

as the nightlife prince of Napel, curled his lips into

smile carried a hint of menace, making Leah uneasy. Her earlier aggressive demeanor began to

simp," she muttered

his tone sharp. "Did

silent, taking a step

slightly, raising an eyebrow.

on Leah's face vanished entirely as

was thoroughly enjoying the spectacle. I leaned casually against a nearby

up to what you just said?" Liam

lapdog, a backup at best. You think you're important? No matter how hard you try

had landed a blow, Leah sneered triumphantly. She assumed she had finally put him in