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.

declared with a laugh, even as the alcohol began

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

and 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. But slowly, a sense of sadness began to creep in, wrapping

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

slipped from my lips as tears blurred my vision.

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

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

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

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

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

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

out. He scrambled to his feet and

go! They're my family.