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

Looking at myself in the mirror, I adjusted my

heard Ethan's familiar voice behind me. I hesitated for a moment but didn't plan

he realized I was ignoring him, he came over and

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

as if he could see right through me. Out of politeness-or maybe something else I stood there waiting for him

was rare

sinking feeling hit me; if Ethan was hesitant, it

again. That bitch sure knew how to stir

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

for effect. "Not even when

that, I turned and walked away, leaving Ethan standing

phone rang. He picked it up, and upon seeing the caller ID, he immediately thought of Leah. His brow furrowed involuntarily, but he

voice came through the phone. "Ethan, Leah called me in tears.