Rewriting My Heart's Fate

Chapter 236

There was a flash of surprised delight on Liam's face, as if he had finally met his soulmate.

Before he could speak, Mr. Mitchell said, "Young lady, do you know how to play chess?

I was startled at suddenly getting called upon, but I recovered and said, "I've only played a few rounds on my phone. I don't th

I don't think I know how to play."

I was very honest. Mr. Mitchell seemed to like my honesty, and he waved at me. "Come over here. I'll teach you."

Inodded and walked over.

I sat down opposite Mr. Mitchell on the other side of the chessboard. Mr. Mitchell told me the rules of chess, and I tried my best to understand. After a moment, the assistant reset the chessboard, and Mr. Mitchell gestured for me to start. "Do you want to try it out?" I took it. I felt rather troubled and hesitant. "Don't end up overturning the chessboard from anger.

"You're not allowed to chase us off, either."

I held the piece thoughtfully in my night hand. "The younger generation stands on the shoulders of the older generation. You have to give us a chance to grow."

I was scared of stepping out of line and offending Mr. Mitchell and that he

had said. "Alright. I promise that I

relief and glanced

An hour passed.

Two hours passed.

hours

lost every single game spectacularly. In fact, my defeats became worse as time went

After I had lost yet another game, I slumped onto the table, feeling rather discouraged. "I feel terrible! Why am I

began reset the chessboard. "Let's do it one more time.

times more." Mr. Mitchell put down his chess piece and stood up, smiling broadly. "Do you really think that those of us from the

few

of temperament he had.

was stem but also lively. He knew what young people talked about, and he could make jokes. He was a kind, amiable,

the clock on the wall, I saw that

playing chess. Let me take you out to eat." I took out my phone to call Nourish Bistro and

the famous seafood feasts we're known for. This restaurant has some light seafood stew and some great appetizers. Shall we go and try it?" Before coming, I had chatted to Mr. Mitchell's assistant and knew that he didn't have a good appetite. He was

all. I looked into his eyes. "Yes, he did say you