Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 35

Chapter 35 Because You Are My Wife

When Ethan said that, I clammed up, which made him chuckle.

"Why me? You have plenty of options," I asked, looking him in the eye, wanting the truth.

Ethan's playful look vanished. "You want the truth?"

I nodded.

"Because you're simple," he said.

"Simple?" I echoed.

Ethan sat on the bed's edge, lifting his head slightly. "Yeah, you're straightforward, unlike other women with all their complicated thoughts. Being with you is relaxing. I married you for who you are, nothing else." He spoke slowly and calmly, but I felt a twinge of disappointment.

Few people could analyze feelings so clearly. Overly rational folks in relationships could be scary.

I didn't expect that after crawling out of a messy marriage, I'd jump back in the next day.

Not because Ethan slept with me, but because of his grandfather's wish, his honest view of love, and because I was genuinely moved by him, thinking we could grow from liking to loving each other.

I didn't expect to run into Arthur, my ex-husband, at City Hall the day after our divorce. But sometimes, life was just that coincidental.

Ethan's car had just pulled up, and before I got out, I saw them.

Vivian was stepping out of the car in front, wearing a top with a plunging neckline, practically spilling out as she walked. She seemed happy, clinging to Arthur's arm. Looked like he had already won her over. "Emily, I'm the one beside you now. Be confident," Ethan's steady voice broke in.

I turned to look at Ethan, who was quietly watching me. He must have showered this morning; his hair was still a bit damp.

Today, Ethan was dressed sharply, his white shirt perfectly ironed, cuffs rolled up slightly, showing off a fancy watch. And his face was captivating from any angle.

must have seen Arthur and Vivian too and noticed the sadness in my

such a great guy as my husband was something to be proud of. So, I

car, we headed to the same place and ran into each other at the entrance. Since

to Arthur's arm like I might

"Whatever you're here for, same for

darted between us, looking shocked that Ethan

face twisted from disbelief to jealousy, then to her usual mocking. "Didn't think

had dumped me, Ethan was also getting dragged into this, and it

seeing his face darken like he was

didn't want him to lose it over these jerks, so I tightened my grip on his arm and calmly said to Vivian, "Yeah, Arthur dumped me, but that doesn't mean he won't dump you too. He's done it once, right?" Vivian's face reddened, but she had no

looked at

I held Ethan's arm as we walked into City Hall, with Vivian and Arthur

a busy day, lots of people registering, and there was even a

this way, please. We know your time is valuable, so we've arranged for someone to handle your registration." We followed him, drawing envious looks from the line. I felt proud, and

kept sneaking glances at him.

Arthur, who was trying to calm her down, but she wasn't having it. Seeing Arthur grovel to please Vivian, I felt a bit sorry for him. When he eventually lost his self-respect in front of her, I wondered if he'd still

Less than twenty-four hours after my divorce, I had registered with another man. It was so crazy. But

line. Vivian, clearly annoyed, couldn't resist a jab. "You're just a commoner, thinking you can change your life by marrying

had stolen my husband and was

asked, "Emily, how

"It's probably over 800

area is about to be developed. Your house will likely be demolished, and you should get a substantial compensation, at least $400,000, and probably a new house as well." 'Development? Demolition?

Vivian's faces

old house was worth so much, he might not

suddenly put his hand on my shoulder affectionately. "I'll have a lawyer notarize your property later. What's yours, I won't take a single

him. "Isn't that

"Because you're my wife, and I naturally

my face blushed. The word "wife" reminded me

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