Rewriting My Heart's Fate

Chapter 498

I closed my eyes. Tears silently streamed down my cheeks in quiet surrender.

I tried to get up afterward. I wanted to clean myself in the bathroom. But the moment I took a step, my legs gave way and nearly sent me crashing to the floor. "Careful!"

Ethan swiftly caught me by the waist and lifted me into his arms. "I'll take you to the bathroom." He strode forward without waiting for my response.

A mix of humiliation and frustration churned inside me, yet I was powerless. I had no choice but to let him carry me like a doll.

He ran warm water in the tub. As I stepped in, Ethan climbed in after me without hesitation.

"W-What are you doing?" I glared at him warily. He raised an eyebrow and smirked playfully as he settled across from me.

"Bathing together, of course. Isn't this normal?"

Fuming, I clenched my fists. I wished I could kill him. "Who does this? Get out!"

Ethan ignored me and leaned closer instead. He brushed his fingers against my cheek and rested his forehead against mine. "Just one more kiss. Just one more..."

protest, his lips claimed mine. I tried to push him

"Don't move. Be good..."

closeness became overwhelming. His fingers traced the curve of my

exhaustion overtook me. Trembling and weak, I eventually collapsed into his arms. Tears were

just want to control me..."

kiss to my forehead and whispered, "Once you carry my

satisfaction. My heart sank. So this was his plan

cold by then. I pushed him away and forced my aching self

Don't force me. Otherwise, I'll leave

darkened. He seized my wrist. "Why?" he demanded in a low and

wrist free from his grip. I wrapped myself in a towel as I walked out of the

me no room to breathe,

truly ready to

life was still haunting me. My wound was fresh and unhealed. I couldn't endure that agony again. Even if it meant leaving

and possessive gaze, I wondered if I could truly summon the courage to

relentless. Each night, he consumed

he was gentle and