Rewriting My Heart's Fate

I took a deep breath and tried to calm the turmoil in my heart.

This feeling couldn't be easily expressed. There were still too many obstacles between us to overcome.

But I also knew, clearly, that this emotion had already taken root in my heart. And it couldn't be easily erased.

"Eve, what's wrong?" Ethan's concerned voice pulled me back from my thoughts.

I forced a smile and shook my head. "It's nothing. I've probably just been too tired lately and got a little distracted."

I didn't want him to notice something was off, nor did I want to burden him with anything.

He furrowed his brow, clearly not completely convinced by my words. But in the end, he chose to respect my wishes and didn't press further.

"Then, you must get some good rest. Don't overexert yourself. If you need anything, just let me know."

I nodded gratefully. My chest felt warm. Even though I couldn't express my feelings, his concern was enough to make me happy.

atmosphere, and we left the restaurant

were quiet, with only the dim

home," Ethan said

a moment but finally nodded. Every second alone

car, soft pop music played from the speakers as we sat silently next

at the passing streets. My heart was full

you know, I've been thinking about something lately." Ethan broke the

turned to look at him. My heart was racing. "What is

"I've been wondering, if I had stuck to my choice back then, would things have been different? Could I have spared you from the

my chest. I didn't expect him to bring up

need to feel guilty about what happened to me. Everyone has their own choices to make, and we can't predict the future. What matters is that we're both working to make our lives better

der. If I

could I have been

one

could always rely on?"

to stop. My mind went blank. The deep affection in his