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 hungry,"

in and whispered in my ear, "Then keep me company while

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

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

what they were fighting about. Vivian had mocked me for eating bread, and now Ethan was taking me to

wasn't cheap. Arthur might splurge on Vivian at first, but long-term, especially after marriage,

too proud to chase her immediately. But after a minute,

people only make you feel disgusted, why

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, leaned back, and looked at me through the smoke. "Emily, is your past marriage still a hurdle? Do you

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

cared. And with Vivian always mocking me, I did want to give

biggest flaw

answered, and

I looked at Ethan, surprised. He

mine, so the demolition office called

have friends in the

"Really?" I was skeptical.

you call a few people to celebrate?" Ethan changed the

came from my

on his smoke, and pinched my face. "Alright,

gathered his buddies at the Blue Ocean

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

wife now. If he treats, it's

of his money. We're not at the point where we

you mean you're not at that point? You've got the marriage certificate. Why distinguish? Feelings can grow. Ethan is a good man.

I was by

to soothing, and a

I was surprised. She was singing a song by