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.

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

up in the moment, fueled by the drinks and the excitement of freedom, I couldn't stop myself. I laughed

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

lively scene-glasses clinking, laughter echoing. And yet, the one person who should have been

Ethan..." I murmured. Their names slipped from my lips as tears blurred my

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

The floodgates had

in this world.

closest friends. Why are you hiding this from

before Kevin sighed deeply. "Evelyn, it's a long story..." Lianne finally said. She lowered her gaze

stood abruptly. As I swayed, I made my way toward the door. "I'm going to find them! Don't you try to stop

out. He scrambled to

and shouted, "Let me go! They're my family. I'll find them myself!"