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.

voice was like an electric current,

response shocked everyone, including

recovering, looked regretfully at the girl next to him. "Looks like

Windsor, you're so low-key. When did you get a girlfriend? No news at all." Another man

trying to set their daughters up with Ethan, and he was using

with resentment. I felt wronged but had to

is this young lady from?" The bald man seemed intent on embarrassing

answer that. I wasn't from a

held my hand, smiling slightly.

like when he defended

and curiosity, creating an awkward atmosphere. Finally, the big-bellied man tried to

flattering attitude towards Ethan, making me even more curious. 'Who exactly

catch some clues from their conversation, but they only talked

every drink, but

phone, immediately offered to come with me. I knew she was curious about my relationship with Ethan. Given her