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 laugh, even as the alcohol began to

the drinks and the excitement of freedom, I couldn't stop

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 itself

echoing. And yet, the one person who should have been here with me was nowhere

murmured. Their names slipped from my lips as tears blurred my vision. Kevin and Lianne exchanged uneasy

that now. We're celebrating your freedom today. Let's not bring up anything that'll ruin the mood." Kevin quickly comforted

I couldn't stop. The floodgates had opened,

my husband... they mean more to me than anything in this world. But now,

you hiding this from me? Where are Zach

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

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

Kevin called out. He scrambled to

jerked it away and shouted, "Let me go! They're my family. I'll find