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.

I'm not hungry,"

and whispered in my ear, "Then

seat on the second floor, giving us a view

was heading towards

bread, and now Ethan was

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

argued for a bit, and finally, Vivian stormed off. Arthur stood there, too proud to chase her immediately. But after a minute,

some people only make you feel disgusted, why bother

looked at Ethan and sighed. I was not hung up on Arthur; I was just curious. Arthur and Vivian, with their different values, came together for basic desires. It wouldn't last. I just wanted to see how long Arthur could tolerate Vivian. Ethan lit a cigarette,

shocked. Love and hate were often linked. We hated intensely

hate because I once genuinely cared. And with Vivian always mocking me, I did want to give them a

"Emily, your biggest flaw

An unfamiliar number. I answered, and it was someone from

for demolition?" I looked at Ethan,

dad died early and my mom had an accident, I lived alone from a young age. The registered number was mine, so the demolition office called me. After hanging up, I was still in disbelief. "I didn't expect it to actually be demolished. How did you

faintly. "I have friends in the

"Really?" I was skeptical.

money. Shouldn't you call a few people to celebrate?" Ethan

lowered my voice, "No, this money came

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

at the

told them I was treating, which made me feel embarrassed. I quietly told Bella about the

now. If he treats, it's like you treating.

We're not at the point where we

distinguish? Feelings can grow. Ethan is a good man. Hold

for another woman. I was by his side, but

upbeat to soothing, and a

she started singing, I was surprised. She