Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 13 You Get Divorced Today, I'll Marry You Tomorrow

I looked up and saw Ethan. He was dressed sharp in a white shirt, suit pants, and spotless black shoes. He looked fresh and handsome.

"You've got the nerve to be someone else's mistress. Calling others shameless when you're the one wearing that label? That's rich," Ethan said calmly, but his words were cutting. With a casual flick, Vivian stumbled back, barely staying upright with Arthur's help.

Arthur pointed angrily at Ethan. "This is a family matter. It's none of your business."

"It is now," Ethan said, scooping me up. "You divorce her today, and I'll marry her tomorrow. Don't make me lose respect for you, Arthur."

Ethan's words were commanding. He was taller than Arthur, looking down at him with a lazy but aggressive gaze.

I was stunned by Ethan's boldness and his defense of me. No one had ever stood up for me like that before.

Ethan's presence restored my dignity and let me vent my anger. It also made Arthur think I had an affair, which infuriated him.

to be such a slut.

felt a twisted satisfaction. He finally tasted betrayal. Even if he didn't care about me, he cared about his pride. "Don't you have work to

Xavier, who looked displeased. He glanced at Vivian, probably

glared at Ethan and me a few more times before Vivian dragged him away, not forgetting to pick up the

leaving just Ethan and

want to see my mom,"

you walk?" Ethan glanced at

I left his embrace, I blacked out. My last memory was of him catching me before I hit the

disinfectant filled my nose. I was in a hospital bed, with Bella peeling an apple beside me. Bella had a neat short haircut. I always admired her hair and couldn't help but touch

"Bell," I called weakly.

"Emmy, you're a mess. Why don't

knife as if to stab me. I

I had known her, I

thing. Bella always despised this about me and reminded me that tears don't