Rewriting My Heart's Fate

Chapter 509

"You two won't be going anywhere! This family isn't a family without any of us!" Ethan insisted.

"But..." I muttered, lowering my eyes. My voice broke when I spoke. "You heard Julia and Vivian. To them, Zach's an illegitimate child, and they would take him away sooner or later."

I continued, "Instead of letting them take him away, I should take Zach elsewhere. At least we can prevent him from being bullied and humiliated in the future."

"I said no!" Ethan smacked the table as he shot up from the couch and then strode over to me. He grabbed my shoulders firmly so that I stared directly at him.

"Evelyn, have you forgotten that we had sworn to stay by each other's side until the end of time? Are you thinking of running away just because we run into some obstacles? In that case, is your promise even worth anything?" I wanted to retort but couldn't utter a single word. I didn't know what to say.

Ethan was right. How could I give up on our hard-earned happiness in the face of some difficulties?

"Honey, "I wanted to explain myself, but suddenly, Zachary burst into tears, his cries filling the air and interrupting the conversation.

I quickly looked down and gently rocked him in my arms.

said. Zachary's cries gradually softened and stopped

and started coaxing him. "Now, now, don't cry. Daddy and Mommy will always be with you. Don't cry, okay? Grandma must've scared

when I saw how doting Ethan was. He would give up everything just

going to give up

my tears and staring up

look for us no matter where we went. It's better we

eyes met, I could see relief flash through

finally thought

matter what we

as long as we're together. Nothing will stand in our way as long as

I ran into his warm embrace. There was nothing I should be afraid

person who was ringing the doorbell probably wasn't in

placed Zachary in my arms and warily headed to the door. The door opened to a lean middle-aged man, whose face was cast in shadows. "Dad?" Ethan was stunned to

as I quickly walked

Judas," I