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.

me?" I declared with a laugh, even as

by the drinks and the excitement of freedom, I couldn't stop myself. I laughed loudly, rambled about grand ideas,

the old days, back when we worked

the lively scene-glasses clinking, laughter echoing. And yet, the one

I murmured. Their names slipped from my lips as tears blurred my vision. Kevin and Lianne exchanged uneasy glances, clearly at

don't think about that now. We're celebrating your freedom today. Let's

had opened, and I

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

you're my closest friends. Why are you hiding this from me? Where are Zach and Éthan? Tell me the

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 his feet and grabbed

my family. I'll find them myself!" With