Rewriting My Fate (Eliza) novel Chapter 15

After he spoke, he opened the door with a gentle creak. "Come on in and take a load off for a bit." Everyone breathed a sigh of relief and quickly helped Thea into the cozy house. A little sugar water later, and Thea started to come around, blinking as she took in her surroundings. The first thing she did was grab Eliza's hand with urgency. "Eliza, you finally let us in. Does this mean you've forgiven us?"

Eliza pulled her hand back sharply. "No, I haven't forgiven you," she said. "I only let you in so you wouldn't end up collapsing on my doorstep."

Thea's eyes dimmed, while Greg and Evan exchanged looks of regret, lowering their heads. Aiden, however, looked up, eyes red-rimmed. "Eliza, I know I hurt you badly. You have every right not to forgive me, but I'm not giving up. I'll wait on this island until the day you change your mind."

Eliza met his gaze, disbelief in her eyes. "Aiden, isn't that a bit ridiculous? You're the heir to the Owens family. Are you really ready to give all that up just to hang out with me on this island?"

"Yes, I am!"

She thought her words might make him back down, but his answer was as firm as ever. Greg, Thea, and Evan quickly chimed in, standing up in unison. "We're with Aiden, Eliza. We don't want anything but your forgiveness. Please come back with us."

Eliza shook her head gently. "I'm not going back with you. If you want to stay here, that's your choice. But I've decided to move on."