Rewriting My Heart's Fate

Chapter 324

Natasha's eyes shone with unwavering determination, like an insurmountable chasm.

I turned to face her, searching her gaze for even the slightest hint of doubt. All I found was a deep-seated obsession and resolve.

"Love isn't about possession or coercion," I said softly.

Sometimes, the more tightly a person held on to something, the more they risked losing it. Love required balance; it was not unconditional, and in the adult world, everything came with a price tag.

"You don't need to be wary of me, nor should you waste your time. Focus on malding the most of your own time. After all, we're not on the same path, and there's no competition between us. I had already wasted enough time and needed to get back to my design work

personal matters, please don't involve me. My time is valuable, and

trembled slightly, clearly taken aback by my direct rejection. The light in her eyes dimmed as if overshadowed by a cloud. She released

her quiet sobs behind me. I didn't look back. I understood that some paths

into productivity. Yet, Natasha's words echoed in my mind, preventing me from dinding peace.

Some were willing to sacrifice everything for it, while others chose to keep their feelings hidden, quietly

about some guy?" Gabrielle suddenly appeared beside me, startling me "Are you hiding a crush from me? I'm dying to know! After all,

a message from Ethan. He asked if I was free that evening

I suggested w

for a