Rewriting My Heart's Fate

Hailee's eyes turned red, but she stubbornly held back her tears.

Staying longer would only make things more awkward, so I grabbed my bag and left.

As I walked along the empty street, everything seemed to have changed dramatically. The young man who used to be so young and carefree was now fighting over a relationship. Though he'd inherited his family business, he'd lost the freedom to choose love. I didn't know how long I'd walked, but I'd somehow ended up by the river. It was already evening by then.

The right breeze blew gently and carried a hint of chill, but it seemed to soothe the unease in my heart. I strolled alone on the street illuminated by streetlights as the scene from the cafe replayed in my mind, Love, responsibility, family interests. These words formed a web in my mind so complex that it felt inescapable.

There were some things I'd experienced that caused me pain. Even if I had the chance to start over, I wasn't sure if I'd get the answers I was looking for.

I stopped and looked up at the few stars in the night sky. There was a ripple of emotion inside me.

a price for their choices in this unpredictable world, and I was no exception. Perhaps it was time for me to learn to be s independent, and not place my happiness in someone else's

my phone rang

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hum and tried to keep my voice calm and firm. "Alden, I believe you'll make the right choice. No matter what the outcome is, remember that we're all individuals with the right to pursue our happiness." After

wave of exhaustion. Itumed around and decided to go home

had fallen to the ground. They

the night and reflected on my

home, I made myself a cup of hot chocolate and at by

the

city's hustle and bustle had slowly faded

much I'd grown over the years. From a naive young girl to a woman who could stand on her own, I'd