Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 64 Make a Choice Today

I just wanted to bail ASAP, like someone standing by the ocean with a tsunami coming in. One second too long and I'd be toast. Arthur's car was just a hop away. But as soon as I grabbed the door handle, a bandaged hand slammed it shut. My heart dropped.

Arthur was already in the driver's seat, not even budging.

Ethan was leaning against the car, one hand in his pocket.

I didn't dare look up; my eyes were glued to Ethan's injured hand.

"Emily, I'm not one to beat around the bush. You can hop in his car or mine. Make your call today, and whatever you pick, I'll roll with it." Ethan's voice was chill, like it was no biggie, but to me, it felt like the world was ending.

I almost caved and walked over to Ethan. But then I remembered his games, remembered Fiona he couldn't let go of, and Victor's words that made me feel like dirt. I couldn't bring myself to get close to him. Since we couldn't be a thing, I had to cut it off before it got messier.

I tried to open the car door again, but Ethan was still leaning on it, blocking me.

He didn't budge, just stood there, but I saw his bandaged hand clench into a fist, blood seeping through.

"Made up your mind?" His voice turned icy, losing its calm.

I took a deep breath, forced myself to look at him. "Yeah."

I thought he'd blow up, but he didn't. He just smirked. "Alright."

I almost lost my balance, but I kept it together, trying not to show any emotion.

Ethan slowly pulled out a cigarette, lighting it up. "Then let's set a date to finalize the divorce."

I swallowed hard, my throat tasting like metal. "Okay."

His hand holding the cigarette froze for a sec. Then he switched it to his bandaged hand, reached into his pocket, and pulled out a pearl necklace.

I knew it; it was the one we sent for repair last time.

"Guess this is trash now." The next second, the necklace flew from his hand, landing perfectly in a nearby trash can.

My heart ached. I knew what he was gonna do the moment he raised his hand. I even wanted to grab it from him, but I didn't.

After tossing the necklace, Ethan turned and walked away, leaving me with his cold, indifferent back.

But my eyes were stuck on the bandage on his hand, the red spreading fast. I wasn't squeamish about blood, but my heart hurt, and I felt dizzy.

let's bounce," Arthur's voice snapped me back to reality as the car window

into Arthur's car. In the rearview mirror,

Arthur reached over and grabbed my hand. "Emily, thanks for giving me a shot. I

the whole world turns its

that. Only someone as shameless as him could think that after all the crap he put me

a light response, and pointed to a supermarket up ahead. "Drop me off here,

"No need, you go

Arthur nodded, "Alright."

soon as Arthur's car was out of sight, I hailed a cab straight

trash can from earlier, not caring about

me dump

a crowd started gathering. I ignored

small; I should've spotted it right away, but

felt like an unequivocal sign that Ethan and

beside me, and a clean hand pulled me up. I caught a glimpse of

me to the hospital restroom, turning on the faucet to wash my hands clean. "What were you looking

things, once lost, can never be found

hands, Jason

was way smoother than Ethan's,

you can't

for, but he probably had a good guess why I was acting so

a screw-up from the

his lips. "When it comes to feelings, is there really a right or wrong?

innocent and straightforward, but other times, he felt like someone who'd been through the wringer, hiding his weariness behind that sunny,

he slowly pulled out a cigarette. "You go

Broadway Alley, I glanced back and saw Jason's car still parked at

I stepped out of Broadway Alley, Arthur's car was right there. He looked at me through the half-open window. "I'm here to

I got in the passenger seat, treating it like a free

today, rumors were flying everywhere. To make my life a bit easier, I had to use Arthur as a cover to show

lunch together, but I turned him down. I was just playing a

to dinner. With all the gossip, my gut reaction was to

plans," I said, using

in his voice. "Alright then, I guess I'll have to book

I called Arthur. "Wanna take me

waiting for me downstairs, and he took me to a mid-range restaurant. Given his current financial mess,

I accept it calmly, but when he pushed the menu towards me, I didn't hesitate

up my fork, the glass of water on the table was suddenly picked

my face, I saw Vivian standing there with a spiteful look. She spat out, "Arthur, you're back with