Rewriting My Heart's Fate

Chapter 347 1/1

I let out a cold laugh, unsure of what to say, while the woman behind me grew visibly more irritated.

"I don't have time for your high-minded speeches. Let's leave it at that-I'm done here," she spat before turning on her heels, continuing to shout insults as I walked away. There was nothing more she could do anyway. When I returned to campus, a familiar figure caught my eye in the distance.

Ethan suddenly approached, his gaze intense as he looked at me. "I heard you were hurt. How are you feeling now?"

I smiled gently, trying to seem as composed and strong as possible. "It's nothing, really-just a minor injury."

Ethan clearly wasn't convinced. His brow furrowed with concern. "Are you sure? If you need help, you have to let me know."

I nodded, feeling a warmth bloom inside me.

Having someone who genuinely cared for me in such a complicated world was always comforting. I wasn't as sharp or guarded as I had been before, and my defenses weren't as high. "Thank you. I'll be careful."

more to say, but just then, my phone

"Hello? Kevin, what's up?"

now! You need to see this!" His

going on?"

an important lead. It could tie directly to Mr. Barnes' crimes," he said

immediately decided to go see him.

hung up and quickly apologized to

behind like that would make him uncomfortable, but I didn't have the luxury to explain everything right

the situation might be more complicated than I had imagined. The evidence we found did indeed point to Duncan's past wrongdoings, but it wasn't enough to

this airtight, we'll need more proof. I suspect we'll get additional evidence in the next three days," Kevin said, his words

about the competition and our

received a call and hurried off, leaving me alone as dusk settled over the campus. The grounds were growing quieter as fewer people were around. Just then, I noticed Ethan approaching me. His eyes were red, and his expression was laced