Rewriting My Heart's Fate (Ethan and Evelyn) novel Chapter 26

Chapter 26 

It was all because he helped me up when I fell, gave me a band–aid, and asked me if it hurt when I was 16. 

I swallowed the bump in my throat, pushing down all my wealmess. 

It was fine Everything was fine now. I no longer expected anything from them. Knowing they didn’t love me meant that i didn’t have to love them either. Without those burdens, I delt much lighter 

My graduation banquet was scheduled for three days later, in the days leading up to it, Jack and tvy spared no expense on me. 

by arranged for the best skincare specialist in Yardville to pamper me for neo days straight. Then, she took me to get my hair done, my nails done, and so on. She was determined to make every part of me look perfect. 

The night before the banquet, the custom–made dress Jack had ordered for me arrived. It was a champagne–colored princess dress. Its hem was adorned with tiny diamonds. 

I tried it on, and it was beautiful, a blend of pure innocence and subtle sensuality, 

I didn’t feel much about it, but everyone around me kept saying how gorgeous I looked. Even Jack remarked, “My daughter is like a fairy on Earth.” 

I glanced at him just in time to catch Elene glaring at me with jealousy in her eyes, I looked back at her and found it amusing. 

I smiled at her and asked, “Elene, does this dress look good on me?! 

I shouldn’t have asked her as it triggered her immediately. “Evelyn, the only thing you’ve got going for you is your looks. What are you so proud of?” 

“Proud that I look like a goddess? A fairy on Earth?” I smiled sweetly, lifting the hem of my dress and twirling around. “Isn’t it just stunning? Are you seething with jealousy? Elene’s voice grew louder, her face flushing red with anger. “Jealous of you? What is there to be jealous of? You’re just a pathetic girl, unloved by your father and mother. 

“If it weren’t for your lucky break, scoring second in Yardville, do you think you’d have this moment?” 

Her words didn’t affect me, but they sure made Jack and tvy anxious. 

Jack quickly scolded her “Elene, what nonsense are you spouting?” 

Ivy quickly grabbed her and tried to drag her upstairs. “Eve, don’t listen to what Elene says. She’s just a kid with no filter. I’ll go discipline her right now.” 

what did I say that was wrong? Elene, like a fool, tried to keep going. “You all clearly 

Before she could finish, Ivy covered her mouth. But even with her mouth covered, she struggled, chatly wanting to spill everything.