Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 24 This House Finally Feels Like Home

I bent down to grab the towel, but Ethan beat me to it.

My face went red as I tried to pull it from him. "Let go!"

He ignored me and wrapped the towel around me instead.

I expected him to say something, but he stayed quiet, not acting like the playboy he was earlier.

My heart was racing, and I couldn't look at him. Suddenly, Ethan pulled me into his arms and snapped a photo with his phone. "What are you doing?" I panicked. The photo showed him in a robe and me in a towel against his chest. It looked suggestive. Ethan grinned. "Just some insurance, in case you keep sleeping with me without making it official."

"You..." I started, but the door opened, and Bella walked in.

"Emmy, you're awake?" Bella's smile seemed off.

"Bella, what are you doing here?" I asked, surprised.

Bella looked confused. "I've been here. I went to get a drink and watched some card games."

She held up two cans. "Want one?"

messing with me. I glared at him. "Then why did

Ethan leaned against the

down, frustrated but too embarrassed

after drinking is a fact. Bella can confirm. If I

my reaction, then walked

he was gone that

room, I asked, "Bella, did you help me

and took a sip before smirking. "Did you think Ethan undressed you? Did you accuse him? You've gotten bold." Knowing the truth, I just wanted to sleep and hope it was

to take care of you. You threw up on me, so I cleaned you up and put you to bed. No

into bed and hugged her

there," Bella said, tossing her empty

to make a move on you, but I was also worried he'd take advantage. When I came out, he was gone." I playfully pounced on

dodged. We messed around for

After your divorce, dating Ethan would be

blanket, thinking about Arthur on the balcony earlier, feeling

he'd be interested in me. But I had to admit, he was incredibly attractive, and his occasional flirtations flustered me. Still feeling the

I woke up,

saying Ethan had sent them. It was