Rewriting My Heart's Fate

Chapter 223

The air was thick with silence as I bit ny lip and finally spoke, "Since you're olov, I'll be leaving "Standing there, I had no idea what else to say to him, feeling awkward and uncertain

"Eve." Ethan finally managed to say, but he only got that one word out before stopping

I knew he wanted to call me, but that title felt like a joke between us now.

sutting there, he gazed at me with those deep eyes, and Lcould tell he was struggling to articulate his feelings. I, on the other hand, felt completely disconnected from him.

"Mr. Grayson?" I called, eager to wrap up this uncomfortable situation. My words seemed to break his silence, sparking a flicker of surprise and returning him to his melancholy state.

At that moment, I felt an unexpected pang of sympathy. A fire ignited within me; after all, he had indirectly caused any grandmother's death, and when we met again, I thought there would be nothing but resentment and anger.

speak, wanting to

+, provoking my anger.

it. "You two lovebirds should take your conversation home. Don't just stand

I was spealing to the doctor, my gaze remained fixed on Ethan. I noticed his pale face grow even whiter, and then I added,

up at me. His dark, bright eyes seemed to dim, and his lips

want to hear it. I instinctively averted my gaze, unwilling to listen to whatever

we were merely strangers

to banish those thoughts as I moved to leave. Erhan followed. We walked at a leisurely pace, neither of us spealding, as if we were both testing

no

didn't even know if I was mocking him or myself. Once I got back to my place, I

bowed myself a pot of tea, hoping to calm my thoughts and avoid dwelling on him. Unfortunately, it didn't help much, I maintained a stem expression, suppressing my anger, and poured myself a