Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 28 Subverting Oneself

I regretted it the moment I said it, but taking it back would seem fake. "I just mean the rain's too heavy, and you've been tired all day. I'd feel bad making you drive." My excuse sounded weak. I did trust him; he was a gentleman even when I was drunk. Ethan gave me a teasing look, but his phone rang.

He was about to ignore it, but the caller ID made him frown. After a pause, he answered.

A woman's voice came through. I couldn't hear the conversation, but his expression stayed neutral. He turned down the volume so I couldn't eavesdrop.

Ethan stayed quiet, smoking as he listened. After about fifteen minutes, he took a deep drag and said, "I'll be there right away."

He hung up and looked at me, standing a few steps away. "I have to go; something came up."

His tone was gentle, probably because he knew I was upset. I nodded and went to get an umbrella for him.

don't mind getting wetter." He grabbed my wrist and

touch lingered on my wrist. I could've pulled

him drive off from behind

The Thorn Birds Band's cover of "You're My Best

give to me, It's you, you're all I see. Oh, you make me live now,

the phone ring, figuring he'd give up. Surprisingly, it kept ringing through two songs. Annoyed, I answered, curious

Arthur spoke quickly,

had nothing to

isn't helping either of us.

getting divorced." I cut him off, not

relief. Vivian must've been giving him a hard time.

bold decision. Arthur wanted a divorce; fine. But I needed to get back