Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 40 Your Biggest Weakness is Being Soft-hearted

"August 1st, right? That's soon." I stood up, tossed my half-eaten bread, and gave Arthur an innocent smile. "Hope your marriage lasts, unlike mine where I got betrayed!" Vivian's fake smile faltered. "Emily, you're being malicious, cursing me on purpose."

I shrugged. "Just stating facts. But you two are solid, I'm sure you'll be fine."

Vivian, trying to get under my skin, touched her belly and boasted, "Of course, Arthur and I will be happy. The three of us won't let anyone ruin it."

I almost laughed. She stole my marriage, but now I was the bad guy?

Vivian was the most shameless person I had ever met.

"Vivian, don't joke like that. I was blind once, don't want to be blind again." I said, subtly cursing.

Vivian didn't care about the stares, pointing at me sharply. "Emily, stop being jealous. Arthur told me marrying you was a mistake."

I looked at Arthur, surprised. He avoided my gaze. Guess he didn't expect Vivian to say that in front of me.

No divorced couple could be like Arthur and me just mutual disgust and hatred after two years together.

"Emily, you didn't seem well after marriage. Eating bread for lunch? Can't afford a burger?" Vivian loved putting me down.

Honestly, I could afford a burger, but I was always casual with myself. I used to cater to Arthur's tastes and neglected myself.

"Honey, how can you stand the air quality here?" A familiar voice came from behind.

I turned, and Ethan was beside me, arm around my shoulder. "Honey, it's lunch time. Hungry?" He ignored the two annoying people and spoke to me lovingly. "I..."

"I'll take you to eat."

I wanted to say I already had bread, but Ethan cut me off. He led me towards a fancy restaurant, making me hesitate.

not

and whispered in my ear, "Then

on the second floor,

heading towards the restaurant, and

Ethan was taking me to a high-end place.

on Vivian at first, but long-term, especially after marriage, he wouldn't spend much on

finally, Vivian stormed off. Arthur stood there, too proud to

some people only make you

see how long Arthur could tolerate Vivian. Ethan lit a cigarette, leaned back, and looked at me through the smoke. "Emily, is your past marriage still a hurdle? Do you still hate him? Want me to help? I

and hate were often linked. We hated intensely

say I still loved Arthur, but there was definitely some lingering hate because I once genuinely cared. And with Vivian always mocking me, I did want to give them a hard time. "Ruining them completely is too much.

your biggest flaw is you're

number. I answered, and it was someone

Ethan, surprised.

alone from a young age. The registered number was mine, so the demolition

smiled faintly. "I have friends in the

"Really?" I was skeptical.

some money. Shouldn't you call a few people

lowered my voice, "No, this money came from my parents'

on his smoke, and pinched my face. "Alright, I'll treat on your

his buddies at the

treating, which made me feel embarrassed. I quietly told Bella about the demolition and that Ethan was

what? You're his wife now. If he treats, it's like you treating.

want to spend too much of his money. We're not at the point where we don't distinguish between his and mine,"

at that point? You've got the marriage certificate. Why distinguish? Feelings can grow. Ethan is a good man. Hold on to him. Don't be indifferent and let another woman snatch him away.

already had feelings for another woman. I was by his side, but his heart

from upbeat to soothing, and a female singer

special, but when she started singing, I was surprised. She was singing a song by