Rewriting My Heart's Fate

Chapter 523

As soon as I stepped out of the car, the doorman greeted me with a beaming smile. I gave a slight nod. "Thank you."

It felt a little strange this kind of treatment. After enduring constant bullying in prison, I wasn't quite used to being shown respect again.

Walking into the restaurant, I was struck by its serene elegance. Every corner exuded a sense of refined charm. Soft candlelight flickered, and the faint sounds of laughter from private dining rooms scattered throughout.

"Here, have a drink," Kevin said. He poured me a cup of whiskey.

I downed it in one gulp, feeling the spicy liquid spread warmth through my body. "Another one!" I said, gesturing grandly.

Kevin obliged and refilled my cup. One cup turned into another, and before I knew it, my face was flushed. My head began to feel light.

"Evelyn, don't overdo it. You might get drunk," Lianne said. She looked at me, worried.

to me?" I declared with a laugh, even as the alcohol

and the excitement of freedom, I couldn't stop myself.

Kevin joined in my laughter and encouraged me. For a moment, it felt like the old days, back when we worked alongside, chasing dreams together.

at the lively scene-glasses clinking, laughter echoing. And yet, the one person who should have been here with me was

blurred my vision. Kevin and Lianne exchanged uneasy glances, clearly

think about that now. We're celebrating your freedom today. Let's not bring up anything

I couldn't stop. The floodgates had opened, and I

to me than anything in this world. But now, where are they?" I cried. My voice trembled

Lianne, you're my closest friends. Why are you hiding this

it's a

I swayed, I made my way toward the door. "I'm going to

to his feet and grabbed my

"Let me go! They're my family.