Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 8 I Only Trust Myself

"Is this advice from you as a man?" I asked Ethan.

"It's advice as a human. People avoid harm and go for what benefits them most," Ethan replied.

Halfway through our drive, we saw some trees being cut down, their cross-sections laid out in front of us.

Ethan pulled over by the woods, stood by the largest tree, and waved me over. Confused, I got out and walked to him.

We stood in front of the tree, and Ethan tapped the cross-section with his finger, smiling. "I heard tapping wood wards off bad luck. Give it a try. Tap it and make a wish."

Not wanting to refuse, I mimicked him, tapped the tree, and made a wish. I wished to rely on myself and for a better life.

When I opened my eyes, Ethan was staring at me intensely. Feeling shy, I pretended the sunlight was too bright and shielded my eyes, quickly composing myself.

lowered my hand, he was already walking back. I sighed

just wished to rely on yourself. Don't get distracted by

continued our drive. Curious, I asked, "What did

don't believe in that stuff. I only believe in myself," Ethan said, tapping the steering

taken aback by his confidence

charming from every angle, whether talking or just sitting

he suddenly asked,

quickly looked away and pointed

out, taking my suitcase. "Thanks for today. Tell me the fare, and I'll pay you along with what I

When a woman tells me she's

hurt me too deeply. Compared to him, Ethan seemed

a pity my judgment was so poor. With so many suitors, how did I end up choosing Arthur, the

watched Ethan's car leave before walking into

with no streetlights. Under the moonlight, I could see the potholes and weathered