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!"

but her sharp shout made me hesitate, unsure whether to continue reaching out o pull back my hand.

on purpose?" Leah

wronged and silently cursed Liam

said, trying to

to listen. Her mind was set. "Don't get too comfortable," she sneered. "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

chuckle at that, though I quickly tried to stifle it, realizing it

you think you are? How

nightlife prince of

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

muttered under

his tone sharp. "Did

a step back,

slightly, raising an eyebrow.

Leah's face vanished entirely as she retreated

casually against a nearby tree, arms

the matter? Can't own up to what you just said?"

just a pathetic lapdog, a backup at best. You think you're important? No

blow, Leah sneered triumphantly. She assumed she had finally