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.

something else." I silently mocked myself and decided to wash my face

me regain my focus. Looking at myself in the mirror, I adjusted my wet hair and took a deep breath before heading

voice behind me. I hesitated for a moment but

he realized I was ignoring him,

do you want?" I turned toward him and

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

um... I..." It was rare to see Ethan

hit me; if Ethan was hesitant, it must

That bitch sure knew how

had to say. "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

effect. "Not even when

I turned and walked away,

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.