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 him, holding the warm

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

say you wanted to see my sincerity? You're

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

last night was a

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

words were loaded with

driving a fancy car, and being successful young, he had to be

praised my cooking. My skills were honed from

never take advantage

was still mad about my soft-heartedness

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

to take back what's mine,"

to discuss the divorce. I turned and

we married, I bought you a pressure cooker and a

knowing how petty he