Rewriting My Heart's Fate

Chapter 117

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Gradually, I found myself zoning out again.

"That's all for now. You can discuss these designs with them when you get back," Eren said as he handed me the sketch papers.

I finally snapped back to reality and took the papers from him. "Okay, I'll head out if there's nothing else you want to add," I said, trying hard to avoid making eye contact with Ethan. Then, I turned to leave. However, the sharp sound of a chair scraping against the floor made me instinctively look back.

Ethan stood there, staring directly at me, but he didn't say a word.

I was confused and pushed the door open so I could finally leave.

Once I sat at my workstation, I noticed my heart pounding like a drum.

I silently mocked myself and decided to wash my face to

of running water helped me regain my focus. Looking at myself in the mirror, I adjusted my wet hair and took a deep

Ethan's familiar voice behind me. I hesitated for a moment but

was ignoring him, he came over and

you want?" I turned toward him and frowned, brushing his hand

was intense, as if he could see right through me. Out of politeness-or maybe something else I stood there

It was rare

sinking feeling hit me; if Ethan was hesitant, it must be

mediate again. That

"You're here to plead Leah's case, right?" I asked, cutting him off. "If so, there's no need to talk I'm busy, so please don't disturb me if there's

effect. "Not even when there's something

walked away, leaving Ethan standing

that moment, Ethan's phone rang. He picked it up, and upon seeing the caller ID, he immediately

Leah called me in tears. Why aren't you