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.

snapped me back to reality as the car window

into Arthur's car. In the rearview mirror, I saw Ethan's car whip around and speed

my hand. "Emily, thanks for giving me a shot. I promise

Arthur, "If the whole world turns

him could think that after all

I despised him, I had to keep up the act. I let Arthur hold my hand, gave a light response, and pointed to a supermarket up ahead. "Drop me off here, I need to grab

need, you go

Arthur nodded, "Alright."

was out of sight, I

straight to the trash can from earlier, not caring about the grime, and started

helped me dump out the trash. I squatted there like

started gathering. I ignored their whispers because

necklace wasn't small; I should've spotted it right away, but

felt like an unequivocal sign that Ethan

hand pulled me up. I caught a

didn't mind my dirty hands or the stares from others. He held my hand and led me to the hospital restroom, turning on the faucet to wash my hands

shook my head. "Some things, once lost,

hands, Jason drove me

way smoother than Ethan's, just like the vibe he gave

if you can't

know what I was looking for, but he probably had a good guess why

out the window. "Our marriage was a screw-up from

slender fingers drummed lightly on the steering wheel, a bitter smile playing on his lips. "When it comes to feelings, is there really a right or wrong? Sometimes, even when you know it's a dead end, you still can't help how you feel,

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

I hopped out, and he slowly pulled out a cigarette. "You go ahead, I'll finish this smoke before

deeper into Broadway Alley, I glanced back and saw Jason's car still

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

attentive. Without overthinking it, I got in the

my life a

but I turned him down. I was just playing a part, but Arthur seemed dead serious. I

my gut reaction was to say no, but it was hard to turn him down. He was

using it as

he chuckled, a hint of disappointment in his voice. "Alright then, I guess I'll have to book

hanging up, I called Arthur. "Wanna take me

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

cook. But now, things were different. Not only did I accept it calmly, but when he pushed

of water on the table

wiping my face, I saw Vivian standing there with a spiteful look.