Rewriting My Heart's Fate

Ethan's words left my heart pounding.

I looked up into his eyes. His tone, just like it used to be, brought everything from our past rushing back-those sweet dates, the nights we spent talking, and... the heartbreak that tore it all apart. H-How could he remember all of that? C-Could it be that he had carried those memories of our past lives like I had?

"Ethan, w-what are you talking about?" I played dumb. "Isn't this our first time here? How do you already know it so well?"

"Is that so? I must've been mistaken." Ethan grinned. "But I'm really glad we're sharing a meal. You've been working so hard by yourself all these years-it must've been tough."

He reached out and gently tapped the bridge of my nose. "You've lost some weight, and your dark circles are getting worse. Work might get overwhelming, but you've still got to take care of yourself." I told myself it was probably just sleep deprivation from racing the night before. But the way he acted made my heart flutter. He'd said the same things and made the same moves before. This wasn't just a coincidence. It was meant to happen.

Tears suddenly welled up in my eyes.

"I'm fine." I turned my face so he wouldn't see how vulnerable I was.

how busy you are, right? Ms. Wiley, you're a big name now. Evelyn Studio is thriving and has a bright future ahead," Ethan said

beat and then changed the topic. "By the way, I'm heading to Melando for a business trip tomorrow, and I'll swing

Was he... inviting me to

have some work to finish..." I

at the company for the next

taking a break could actually help with your design work. You never know, it might

my lip, torn about whether or not to go with Ethan

were more than capable-they were totally reliable. It was just that traveling with Ethan felt a bit much, considering

entrance. I couldn't help but look over

the group was

took a quick look around, spotted Ethan and me, and walked over to our table confidently. "Mr. Grayson, Ms.