Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 25 Why Are You So Adorable

I calmly beat the eggs in the bowl, ignoring Ethan's comments.

"Don't rely on women." I wanted to tease him but decided against it.

Ethan stayed, and I could feel his eyes on me, making me uneasy.

"That dress looks good on you," he said suddenly.

I glanced at my beige dress and blurted, "Doesn't your girlfriend mind you giving me her clothes?" I sounded jealous. Ethan didn't answer, and I didn't turn around, imagining his smirk.

"Who said I have a girlfriend?" he laughed.

I didn't push further, feeling the awkward tension in the kitchen, my cheeks blushing.

I didn't notice when he left, but when I brought out breakfast, he was on his laptop.

After setting down two breakfasts and lattes, he slid a box of pills toward me. "Hangover pills. Water's on your left."

a headache, I took the pills and thanked

phone, leaned back, and said, "A woman should protect herself. Don't get drunk around strangers. Not

you say you wanted to see my

so cute? Think I wouldn't desire you? Are you

last night was a

latte but didn't drink. "Emily, things aren't always as they seem. Be

words were

luxurious villa, driving a fancy car, and

my cooking. My skills were honed from a failed

never take advantage and never

knew he was still

I took a cab back to Broadway Alley. Arthur was waiting at the entrance. I walked past

to take back what's

the divorce. I

we married, I bought you a pressure cooker and a

knowing how petty