Rewriting My Heart's Fate

I took a deep breath. Then, I straightened up and looked coldly at Sasha. "Ms. Langley, thank you for your kind reminder. But whatever happens between Mr. Grayson and I are none of your concern." I brushed past her shoulder. "Oh, and next time, you might want to check your lipstick. It's smudged all over your teeth."

I strode out of the restroom without waiting for her to respond.

"Evelyn, you bitch!" Sasha's voice rang out with rage.

I turned to find her storming toward me. Her eyes were burning with fury. "Evelyn!"

She raised her hand high to slap me.

I smirked. I was amused by how easily Sasha could be provoked.

After that fateful night when Ethan had taken control of my life, I vowed to become stronger-not just in my career but in every aspect of my being.

Countless hours of fitness routines and sports training had honed both my body and mind. I had mastered combat techniques that had become second nature.

In a flash, I intercepted her slap with a punch to her face. Then, I grabbed her throat and pressed her against the sink.

"Ahh!" She was visibly shaken. Her voice trembled as she stammered, "This is a lawful society... You actually hit me? I'll make sure everyone hears about this! They'll know how violent you are!" I chuckled softly and said nothing.

When I returned to the table, Ethan's gaze was locked on me. His face was clouded with concern. "Are you okay? You look pale."

overworked lately. Honestly, I don't have much of an appetite.

and went to the counter

walked

heavy and gray. Thick clouds were shrouding the

in her place, her cutting words lingered like

"Careful!"

arms caught me around the waist, holding me steady. I stumbled into a warm

with Ethan. His chiseled features were just inches

were full of worry. "Are you alright? Why aren't you paying

a moment, I was too stunned to pull away. His embrace felt so familiar, so comforting a sanctuary I hadn't realized I had been longing for. Memories of countless similar moments flashed through my mind. He was always there by

to hide my unease. "I

press further and let go of me. "Be more careful next time.

my gaze

to life, one by one. The warm

Our silhouettes intertwined and

and again, much like us-bound across lifetimes, yet forever divided by a chasm we

yet?" Ethan

froze for a second. I