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.

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

of freedom, I

a moment, it felt like the old days, back when we worked alongside, chasing dreams together. But slowly, a sense of sadness began to

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

from my lips as tears blurred my vision. Kevin and Lianne exchanged uneasy glances, clearly

your freedom today. Let's not bring up anything that'll

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

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

Why are you hiding this from me? Where

two exchanged a long, heavy glance before Kevin sighed deeply. "Evelyn, it's a long story..." Lianne finally said. She

it anymore. I stood abruptly. As I swayed, I made my way toward the door. "I'm going to find

scrambled to his feet and grabbed

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