Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 16 My Future Wife

"Which hottie caught your eye?" Bella noticed my weird expression and leaned in.

I awkwardly whispered, "I think I saw the guy who took me to the hospital that day."

"Which one?" Bella got curious and followed my gaze. "The one in the white shirt, looking pretty hot, and smoking?" Ethan had striking looks and a strong presence. No wonder Bella spotted him right away.

I barely nodded before Bella dragged me toward him.

"Bella, forget it." I tried to hold her back. I wanted to thank Ethan, but not here.

"What are you scared of? You know him, so just say hi." Bella wouldn't listen. She was strong, and I couldn't stop her. "Hey, long time no see." Bella acted like she knew Ethan, even though she didn't. I knew him but was too shy to speak. Ethan, lounging on the sofa, looked up and locked eyes with me. I felt flustered.

"Sorry, old friends catching up. Mind if we join?" Bella pushed me next to Ethan, then sat on the other side, addressing the others.

I lost my balance and fell next to Ethan. He put his arm around me, and his scent overwhelmed me, making me blush.

His deep voice was like an electric current, loud

Ethan's quick response shocked everyone,

regretfully at the girl

did you get a girlfriend? No news at all." Another man with a big belly

up with Ethan, and he was using me as an excuse to

felt wronged but had to play along. Ethan had helped me

young lady from?" The bald man seemed intent

that. I wasn't from a wealthy family, and my background might

extinguished his cigarette and held my hand, smiling

like when he defended

awkward atmosphere. Finally, the big-bellied man tried to ease the

flattering attitude towards Ethan, making me even more curious.

thought I might catch some clues from their conversation, but

men occasionally toasted Ethan, who accepted every drink, but he never let

immediately offered to come with me. I knew she was