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.

me back to reality as the car window rolled

rearview mirror, I saw Ethan's car whip around and

reached over and grabbed my hand. "Emily, thanks for giving me a shot. I promise I'll treat you right, just

"If the whole world turns its back on you, remember, I will

him could think that after all the crap he put me through, he could just waltz back into

and pointed to a supermarket up ahead. "Drop me off here, I need to grab something." Arthur pulled over

you go

Arthur nodded, "Alright."

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

from earlier, not caring about the grime, and started digging through

in the area knew I lost something and helped me dump out the trash. I squatted there like a

gathering. I ignored their whispers because I couldn't

small; I should've spotted it right away, but it was nowhere to be

Ethan toss it in, maybe someone already snatched it. Not finding the necklace felt like an unequivocal sign that Ethan and I were done for good.

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

and led me to the hospital restroom, turning on the faucet to wash my

"Some things, once lost, can never be found

my hands,

than Ethan's, just like the vibe he gave

you can't let go, then

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

"Our marriage was a screw-up from the start. I can't

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

felt

my stop, I hopped out, and he slowly pulled out a cigarette.

back and saw Jason's car still

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

Without overthinking it, I got in

actions at the hospital yesterday, and today, rumors were flying everywhere. To make my life a bit easier, I had to

I turned him down. I was just playing

the gossip, my gut reaction was to say no, but it was hard to turn him

using

the other end, he chuckled, a hint of disappointment in his voice. "Alright then, I guess

I called Arthur. "Wanna

work, Arthur was waiting for me downstairs, and he took me to a mid-range restaurant. Given his current financial mess, it showed a lot of

him home to cook. But now, things were different. Not only did I accept it calmly, but when he pushed the menu towards me, I

arrived, just as I picked up my fork, the glass of water on the table was suddenly picked up and splashed right in my

a spiteful look.