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 stared vacantly out the window as the

had escaped the place and distanced myself from the man who broke my heart. I should have felt relieved, freed from it

as though an invisible hand was gripping my heart,

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

silence. Only the moonlight was casting a soft glow over the

"This is... Rovera manor?"

at Rowan, surprised. If I remembered correctly, he had said the banquet would be in three days. Why had he brought me here now? "That's right." Rowan got out and politely

the commotion tonight. Why not stay here for the night and

bit my lip and hesitated. Staying at

break free from my past and indulge in the moment? Who

and

and covered thousands of acres. It was a retreat frequented by

vast estate was eerily quiet. There was no one else there

greeted us and then silently