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.

few measly cups of whiskey to me?" I declared with a

and the excitement of freedom, I couldn't stop

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

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

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

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

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

in this world. But now, where are they?" I cried. My

friends. Why are you hiding this from me? Where are Zach and Éthan? Tell me

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

way toward the door. "I'm going to find them! Don't

out. He scrambled to his feet and grabbed

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