Rewriting My Heart's Fate (Ethan and Evelyn)
Chapter 397

I clenched my fists tightly, my nails digging into my palms, the pain keeping me alert.

Jack's words felt like daggers, each one stabbing into the most vulnerable corners of my heart, yet I didn't back down. If anything, my resolve only strengthened.

"Do you think I will be intimidated by your threats? Jack, you're wrong. The true fear comes from the evil within, not from external oppression.

"You killed my mother and attempted to conceal your crimes with lies, but the truth will never be silenced. It will be revealed at the right moment, with the loudest voice." The heavy clang of the prison gates echoed as if punctuating my words.

I took a deep breath, striving to calm my racing heart, continuing to speak words that would torment him.

"Do you think the Grayson family is simply on my side? Your crimes have already come to light; there's no escaping the net of justice."

I let out a cold laugh, looking at the shameless man before me, feeling as if I had just clawed my way back from the abyss.

Yet, I was surprised at how thick-skinned Jack was, showing no sign of dissatisfaction at my words.

He stared at me with cold indifference, his smirk hinting at a cruel delight.

"Do you know how your mother once knelt before me? Back then, she did everything to be with me and to raise you, even being sent to the beds of others time and again."

I stood there, disbelief washing over me, the man before me suddenly feeling like a stranger. My heart felt as if it were gripped by an invisible hand, each beat accompanying a wave of agony. Every word from Jack felt like a hammer striking my chest, making it hard to breathe.

"No. That's impossible," I murmured, my voice so soft I could barely hear it.

The mother I remembered was always gentle and strong; how could she have done such things?

A cruel smile curling at Jack's lips as he watched me in shock.

"What's wrong? Are you replaceing it unbelievable? How much do you think you know about your mother? She was willing to sacrifice

everything for survival, including her

dignity and innocence."

My mind spun in chaos, the once warm memories intermingling with Jack's words, making it difficult to discern what was real and what was a lie.

But gradually, I regained my

composure. I realized that Jack's words were merely his desperate last attempts, trying to crush me with ties and slander, hoping to instill doubt in my mind. Ebookex

I gritted my teeth, refusing to let the tears fall, fixing him with a fierce gaze.

"Do you really think I would waver from your words? Jack, you underestimated me. No matter what my mother went through, that will never justify your actions in hurting her or ultimately killing her. Each word you utter reflects nothing but your own filth and cowardice."

Taking a deep breath, I made my voice sound even more resolute.

"And do you think I came here unprepared? Why do you think the Grayson family stood by me?

"No, they are on my side because they saw your true colors unfolded, your dark dealings and crimes hidden from view. Your sins are far greater than you can imagine." Perhaps my words would make him feel displeased, but they were the truth as I saw it.

I knew everything might be closely tied to Ethan, yet I understood the Grayson family's true intentions.

Recently, a scandal had erupted, and they desperately needed to divert attention elsewhere. This mutual benefit was just how things worked.