Rewriting My Heart's Fate

Ethan's expression darkened instantly. His face was tinged with anger. "Evelyn, it's not what you think. There's nothing between Vivian and me."

"Nothing?" I scoffed sarcastically. "Then why did you bring her here today? And really, Ethan? Saying she was your 'friend.' Do you really think I'm that stupid?" "Listen to me, let me explain," he pleaded. He reached out to grab my arm, but I quickly pulled away.

I fought to keep the tears at bay. I glared at him with all the strength I could muster. "Ethan, in this life and the last, I've finally come to see you for who you truly are.

"You've always been like this. You weave one lie after another to deceive me. And what about me? I was a fool, believing you over and over, forgiving you, tolerating your excuses.

"In the end, I was nothing more than a toy for you to kill time, a distraction from your loneliness. You'll never truly care for me because, to you, I'm nothing compared to those rich ladies born with a silver spoon in their mouths!"

Tears flooded my eyes, and I could no longer hold back my emotions. All the resentment, all the injustice I had been carrying inside me, poured out as I cried uncontrollably.

"Enough!" Ethan exclaimed and pulled me into his arms.

I struggled, but his strength overpowered me. In desperation, I gathered my strength. Using the momentum of his pull, I elbowed him hard in the mouth.

This jerk was wasting my time in this life and the past.

I watched as blood dripped from his nose. The bitterness inside me melted away and was replaced by a pang of regret. He was, after all, someone I had once loved.

Before I could fully process it, I felt an unexpected warmth. He pressed his lips against mine, silencing my protests. His kiss was intense, almost violent. It was as if he wanted to devour me whole.

I froze in shock. I could feel his blood trickling down my chin as he kissed me. I pushed against his chest, but he held me firmly, allowing no escape.

For a moment, I stopped resisting. My body betrayed me as I began to respond.

The kiss lingered until he reluctantly released me. He rested his forehead against mine as he panted.

"Evelyn, why don't you understand? I've only ever loved you-past, present, and future. No matter how the world changes, my feelings for you will never waver."

I stared at him in a daze. My mind was in a whirlwind. Was Ethan confessing his love for me? But if he truly loved me, why had he lied?

No, he wouldn't lie to me. There had to be a reason behind everything.

As if reading my thoughts, he signed

and pulled me closer. "I'm sorry. I failed to protect you. And because of that, you've suffered. The reason brought Vivian here is..." He paused, carefully selecting his words

"Her father, Murphy Albright, the wealthiest man in Mars Group, wants me to marry her to strengthen our business ties."

My heart clenched as the truth hit me. It was as I feared.

He continued, "I wanted to refuse, but Murphy controls the major corporations and the government. He threatened our business interests.

"But I swear, there's nothing

, there

between Vivian and me. We're just

keeping a facade for the sake of

business. I brought her here to silence the rumors, to show

everyone that there's nothingvel

between us."

I bit my lip, struggling to process everything he'd just said.

So, Ethan had been forced into this marriage to protect me? But what did it matter now? In the end, we could never be together. With a heavy heart, I pushed him away.

"Ethan, that's enough. No matter how much you explain, it won't change anything. You have your responsibilities, and I have my pride. We can't go back to how we were."

I turned away. I couldn't bear the pain in his eyes.

"From now on, let's be strangers. You go your way, and I'll go mine. Let's not cross paths again. I'm tired."

With that, I turned and walked away. Behind me, I heard Ethan's anguished cry. "Evelyn, listen to me! I won't give up on you! Never!"

I sped up and left. The tears clouded my sight.noveldrama