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

ear, "Then keep me

seat on the second floor, giving us a view of the pedestrian

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

guess what they were fighting about. Vivian had mocked me for eating bread, and now Ethan was taking me to a high-end place. She couldn't

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

Arthur stood there, too proud to chase her immediately. But after a minute, he gave in and went

some people only make you feel disgusted, why bother with

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

at Ethan, shocked. Love and hate were often linked.

Vivian always mocking me, I did want to

smirked. "Emily, your biggest flaw is you're too

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

at Ethan, surprised. He seemed to

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

have friends in

"Really?" I was skeptical.

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

lowered my voice, "No, this money came from

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

evening, he gathered his buddies at the Blue Ocean Bar,

embarrassed. I quietly told Bella about the demolition and that Ethan was treating for

If he treats,

money. We're not at the point where we don't distinguish between his and mine,"

you mean you're not 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

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

upbeat to soothing, and a female singer took the

started singing, I was surprised. She was singing a song by