Rewriting My Heart's Fate (Ethan and Evelyn)
Chapter 212

Chapter 212

The next day, I was surprised by the arrival of a group of unexpected visitors in my small courtyard.

As I was sorting through some old items in the yard, I suddenly heard a voice call out my name. I turned to look and met Lyla's tear-filled eyes.

She quickly walked over, opened her arms, and embraced me tightly. Her voice was choked with emotion as she said, "Eve, you left without telling us! You scared me to death!"

Antoine followed closely behind Lyla, looking at me with a smile on his face.

After you left, we searched everywhere for you. It wasn't until yesterday that we learned about your whereabouts from a van driver. Lyla couldn't sit still. She wanted to come last night, but it was already midnight, I talked her into waiting until today," Antoine explained. As I listened to him, a wave of guilt washed over me, but besides apologizing, I didn't know what else to say.

Lyla beld onto me and cried for a while. Once her emotions settled down, she began to look around and questioned why my phone was off.

I averted my gaze, feeling a bit guilty. I thought of contacting them yesterday but got caught up with everything and forgot

Lyla listened to my explanation, her expression tuming sullen "You're so inconsiderate! I'm going to punish you by making you come back with us tomorrow, clay?"

She sounded confident at first, but her tone became uncertain and tentative later. Ilmew she was worried I'd feel even worse being here alone. But I still shook my head in redusal.

"I don't want to go back for now."

This courtyard made me feel at peace. I wanted to sort through everything in my mind before heading back

Lyla wanted to persuade me further, but Antoine stopped her. He shook his head at Lyla and turned to me. "When do you plan to go back, then?"

"I don't know," I replied, biting my

"I go back when I feel ready."

"Then let me stay y and keep you company," Lyla said. I reached out to wipe her tears. "No need. I want to be alone for a while," I said.

Looking around, I added, "I want to spend some time with Grandma."

If it weren't for that, I wouldn't have traveled so far to be here. I could tell Lyla wanted to say more, but Antoine st and decided to stay with me for a few days before leaving Letreed to this.

stopped her. They were still concerned, though,

Over the next few days, Lyla stayed with me, trying her best to cheer me up. I played along with her, but often, I still felt restless

Lyla and Antoine didn't stay long, they left on the third day, and I saw them off

Lyla held my hand as she stood across from me. "Liam jast has bad luck. We found you the day after he was called back. By the time we return, Jealous

I smiled and said, "It's okay. It I'm still not back by the time he's done, you all should come here together."

s going to be so

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"Alright, you said it," Lyla replied, raising her hand for a pact.

Just as I was about to lift my hand, Antoine drove up and called out to Lyla through the open window, "Babe, get in the car' "Got "Lala quickly answered, clasping my hand to seal our agreement before getting into the car. She leaned out the window to wave goodbye to

me.