Rewriting My Heart's Fate

Chapter 244

The best thing I could do for Liam was to stay out of his way.

When I walked into the hotel wearing a light blue gown, I immediately caught the attention of many. Perhaps, for someone like me, youth and beauty were my greatest assets now.

the surface. If they didn't even have the desire to dig deeper, how could there ever be a chance for real connection or progress?

Most people only look at th

Thankfully, I was no longer the same weary, wom-our version of myself. I was young, radiant, and prepared for anything.

As I walked into the dinner alone, scanning the lavish spread of food and the faces around the table, I understood what kind of evening this would be.

attached. To show my sincerity and to stand out from the crowd, I took the initiative, raising my glass

After a while, the room started to spin, and I felt the familiar haze

of a tolerance for alcohol. I could hold my own in these situations, but just barely. Halfway through, I decided to escape the next round of drinks by slipping to the restroom 1 lingered there for a few extra minutes, hoping the

left the restroom, my phone buzzed with a

It seemed like he wasn't going to make it, and from here on out, it was all on me to close

tall figure approaching me from a distance. His long

as though he hadn't taken care of himself recently. He looked wom out, yet

everything as if he had

He sounded frustrated, his brow furrowed,

let out a cold laugh, steadying myself despite still feeling wobbly. I straightened my back, standing tall and facing him

strangers now, so what right did he have to

could've just come to