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,"

ear, "Then

and picked a window seat on the second floor, giving us

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

now Ethan was taking

of restaurant wasn't cheap. Arthur might splurge on Vivian at first,

stood there, too proud

brought me back. "If some people only make you

It wouldn't last. I just wanted to see how long Arthur could tolerate

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

Arthur, but there was definitely some lingering hate because I once genuinely cared. And with Vivian always mocking me, I did want

"Emily, your biggest flaw

number. I answered, and it was someone

I looked at Ethan,

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.

have friends in

"Really?" I was skeptical.

Shouldn't you call a

money came from my parents' house. I can't

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

buddies at the

quietly told Bella about the demolition and

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

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

Feelings can grow.

for another woman. I was by

from upbeat to soothing, and

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