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

in and whispered in my ear, "Then keep me

window seat on the second floor, giving us a view

heading

now Ethan was taking me to a high-end

of restaurant wasn't cheap. Arthur might splurge on Vivian at first, but long-term, especially after marriage, he wouldn't spend much

and finally, Vivian stormed off. Arthur stood there, too proud to chase her immediately. But after a minute, he gave in and

some people only

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

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

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

"Emily, your biggest flaw is you're

An unfamiliar number. I answered, and it was someone

for demolition?" I looked at Ethan,

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

smiled faintly. "I have friends in the City

"Really?" I was skeptical.

you call a

came from my parents'

and pinched my face. "Alright,

he gathered his buddies at the

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

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

want to spend too much of his money. We're not at the

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

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

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

singing, I was surprised.