Rewriting My Heart's Fate

Just then, Rowan suddenly appeared by my side and extended his hand. "Ms. Wiley, how about we leave this place and grab a drink?"

I looked into his sincere eyes. At that moment, all his schemes seemed insignificant. All I wanted now was to escape everything.

I smiled faintly and placed my hand in his. Not far away, Ethan seemed to sense something. He turned and landed his gaze on me. In that instant, I clearly saw the anger in his eyes.

I silently apologized to him. Perhaps, in this life, this was where we had to part ways.

I turned and let Rowan wrap his arm around my shoulder as we disappeared into the crowd.

The night was dim, and the moonlight was hazy.

Rowan opened the door to the passenger seat for me and gestured for me to enter. I smiled lightly and gracefully got in.

The car quickly started and swiftly drove away from the bustling venue.

Outside the window, the neon lights of the city faded into the distance and were replaced by an endless stretch of darkness that enveloped the road.

wheel, glancing at me occasionally. I leaned back in the seat and

distanced myself from the man who broke my heart. I should have felt relieved, freed from it all. Yet, at this moment,

gripping my heart,

me with a playful smile. Only then did I realize that the car had entered a quiet

surroundings lay in silence. Only the moonlight

"This is... Rovera manor?"

he had said the banquet would be in three days. Why had he brought me

all the commotion tonight. Why not stay

Staying at a man's estate

I realized, wasn't I trying to break free from my past and indulge in the moment? Who cared

nodded and followed

thousands of acres. It was a retreat

was eerily quiet. There was no one else

greeted us and