Rewriting My Heart's Fate

"Don't be silly. This isn't your fault. It's mine. I wasn't strong enough to protect you and Zach."

"Don't say things like that," I interrupted him firmly. "You've already done more than enough. If it's anything, it's me who has dragged you into this. But Ethan, I miss you so much. And Zach must miss his father too. When can we see each other again?"

Another heavy silence lingered. "I'm sorry, Evelyn. I'll find a way to get Zach back to you, but only after Vivian has calmed down. I promise you, Zach will return to you."

Hearing his solemn vow, I couldn't hold back my tears any longer. "Ethan, I don't care how long it takes, I'll wait for you."

After the call ended, I collapsed into the driver's seat. Tears streamed down my face. Hearing his voice, even through the phone, felt like my heart had been brought back to life. But I didn't know how long it would be before I could see him again.

What about Zachary? Was he eating properly? Was he thinking about his mother?

The thought of my son brought fresh tears to my eyes. As a mother, I had failed completely. I could only watch as my child was mistreated, utterly powerless to do anything.

was my fault. If not for me, Ethan and Zachary wouldn't be suffering like this. Vivian's

stillness of the parking lot. I looked up and saw a man in a suit walking toward me. As he stepped into the dim light,

CEO of Mars Group-and Vivian's

you here?" Murphy asked. His deep voice

I stared at

the same thing?

into a sly smile. "Oh, Ms. Wiley, don't misunderstand. I'm simply here to retrieve my car. How fortunate

voice was icy. "Don't tell me you're unaware of what your daughter has been doing to

an expression of innocence. "Ms. Wiley, you wound me. I never interfere in my daughter's affairs. Besides, children's pranks hardly qualify as

prank? Zach is just five years old, and you've let her torment him like this. You're worse

face darkened. A glint of menace flashed in his eyes. But he quickly regained his composure and that façade of a fake

Accusations