Rewriting My Heart's Fate

Chapter 325

"Could it be that your crush is asking you out?" Gabrielle teased with a playful grin that made my cheeks flush.

"Don't say that; he's just a friend."

I tried to keep my voice steady, but my heart raced uncontrollably. A wave of sadness washed over me as I felt a mix of emotions, unsure of what decision to malor

Gabrielle didn't seem ready to drop the subject. She moved in closer, her curiosity piqued as if i were the center of some gossip. "Really? Just a friend asking you out for a stroll? It seems like Ethan is interested in you," I sighed in resignation. Gabrielle always had a mack for picking up on these subtle energies. However, this time she might have misread the situation.

"Actually..." I started to explain when my phone buzzed again. Another message from Ethan popped up on the screen.

but I hope we can talk and

momentarily stunned, reading the words with a mixture of emotions. It was true; there were unspolun misunderstandings between us like an Invisible wall

really bothering you.

truth, but I didn't want to

I need to resolve with Ethan, but I'm not sure

he issue won't solve

at me seriously. "No matter what happened between you two,

feeling a surge of unexpected courage. She was right; running away wouldn't help. Only by confronting the situation could I find a way to resolve it.

a reassuring pat. "We're good friends, so we've got to support each other. No matter what happens, I'm here for you." 1 hugged her, feeling thankful, and then picked up