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," I

in my ear, "Then

the restaurant and picked a window seat on the second floor, giving us a view of the pedestrian

were still outside, now arguing. Vivian was heading towards the restaurant, and Arthur

now Ethan was taking me to a high-end place. She couldn't stand it and

on Vivian at first, but long-term, especially after marriage,

proud to chase her immediately. But after a minute, he gave in

voice brought me back. "If some people only make

just wanted to 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?

and hate were often linked. We hated intensely because we once loved

lingering hate because I once genuinely cared. And with Vivian always

"Emily, your biggest

number. I answered, and it was someone from the

Ethan, surprised. He seemed to know and

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

friends

"Really?" I was skeptical.

come into some money. Shouldn't you call a few people to celebrate?" Ethan changed the

"No, this money came from my parents' house. I

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

buddies at the Blue Ocean

me feel embarrassed. I quietly told Bella about the

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

of his money. We're not at

pushed me, disappointed. "What do you mean you're not at that point? You've got the marriage certificate. Why distinguish? Feelings can grow. Ethan is a good

another woman. I was by his side, but his

the bar's music shifted from upbeat to soothing, and a female singer took the

when she started singing, I was surprised. She was singing a song by The Thorn