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

touch lingered on my wrist. I could've

him drive off from behind

scratchy song, The Thorn Birds

It's you, you're all I see. Oh, you make me

I knew why, but I wasn't in the mood. I let the phone ring, figuring he'd give up. Surprisingly,

quickly, afraid

I had nothing

dragging this out isn't helping either

day after tomorrow, Family Court, we're getting divorced." I cut him off, not interested in his

sighed in relief. Vivian must've been giving him a hard time. She was difficult, unlike

up and made a bold decision. Arthur wanted a divorce; fine.