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."

pills

"A woman should protect herself. Don't get drunk around strangers.

you wanted to see my sincerity? You're why

so cute? Think I wouldn't desire you?

last night was

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

were loaded with

Ethan wasn't ordinary. Living in a luxurious villa, driving a fancy car, and being successful

breakfast, Ethan praised my cooking. My skills were honed from a

never take advantage and never show

still mad about my

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

to take back what's mine," he

to discuss the

we married, I bought you a pressure cooker and

embarrassed, knowing how petty