Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 71 I Realized I Can't Live Without You

I was floored. The two cops were just as floored.

Ethan leaned back in his fancy chair. "Look, I'm really sorry, but after thinking it over, I've decided not to dig any deeper. The facts are clear, my wife and I haven't lost anything, so let's not be too harsh. Let's give the other side a chance to turn things around."

I was totally confused. I figured Ethan's sudden change of heart had to do with that phone call he got earlier.

Since Ethan didn't want to push it, the cops were relieved and left after some polite chit-chat.

"Why'd you change your mind?" I blurted out.

Before he could answer, there was a knock on the door.

Piper walked in, gave me a quick glance, and then respectfully said to Ethan, "Mr. Windsor, as of today's market close, Skyline International Corporation's stock has dropped by two points."

I thought, 'The stock dropped? Could it be because of the statement he made?'

Ethan seemed to expect it, so he just nodded without much reaction.

After Piper left, Ethan closed the file in front of him and grabbed his suit jacket from the back of his chair. "Let's go home."

My question got totally ignored.

Seeing I was struggling with my foot, Ethan bent down to carry me, but I insisted on walking by myself.

But as soon as we got out of the elevator, he scooped me up without caring about the stares and carried me all the way to the car.

Once in the car, before we even started, I got a call from the hospital.

Alice was on the other end, apologizing like crazy, her attitude completely different. I really can't stand people like that.

Just as I was at a loss for words, Ethan suddenly took my phone. "Hello, this is Ethan." His voice was deep and steady.

"I've never been a fan of my wife working, but I've always respected her wishes. However, after working for a while, she's lost weight, and it pains me. I feel that as my woman, Emily shouldn't have to endure this hardship." Probably because his grandpa Martin Windsor had some pull with Grace Hospital, his tone was polite yet firm.

Ignoring the emotional punch of "it pains me," I glared at him after he hung up. "Why'd you decide that for me? I really need this job."

Ethan glanced at me, started the car, and after driving out of the garage, he cleared his throat. "I suddenly realized something terrifying." I stared at him, waiting for him to spill.

At a red light, he looked at me, grabbed my hand, and said in a raspy voice, "I realized I can't live without you."

decided to drop the investigation,

a crazy

sat up straight, staring at my

I said, "Ethan, I get that you rich folks like to mess with people, but can you stop messing with just me? I

screeching sound of brakes hit, and my

were now stuck at the intersection. Soon, there were honks

turned green, but he didn't seem

are you doing?" I

you just said." He crossed his arms, looking all indifferent,

I was getting anxious. "Is this really the

is the right time?" he

to say, "Whenever you say is

smiled, satisfied, and

driving a Maybach doesn't mean you're special," but he didn't care at all, smiling like

the villa. "Jason bought groceries and is cooking at home today. You can taste his

I suddenly felt

these past few days. Look at you, you're so haggard,

you have a lot of questions. Once you're full, I'll tell you everything you want to know." Because

kitchen, I got up and

and the water in the pot was

if he needed help, but Jason pulled Ethan, who had just walked over to me, into the kitchen and smiled at me. "You're injured, so just chill in the living room and wait for the meal." "Your hands

plopped back down

kitchen. "We're out

left, I sat in the living room for a while, but hearing noises from the kitchen, I couldn't help but wander over to

when he heard footsteps, and I

red and rimmed with tears, made him look like the

chopping, I got

sauce down, and took the knife from Ethan's hand. Jason filled the sink with water, placed the cutting board in it, and then cut the onions easily without any tears. Ethan looked indignant. "Why didn't you tell me I could

smiled without saying anything. Ethan walked out of the kitchen, wiping his eyes with a

over to hug me. "You're still laughing? Do

nodded honestly. "Yes, I

his arms around me and suddenly smirked mischievously. "Haven't I made you feel good often enough? Still not

blushed and pushed Ethan away. After all, the issues between us hadn't been

cooking skills are top-notch! If you ever

laughed. "Cooking is my hobby. I never thought of making a living from it. I just think it would be wonderful to cook for someone

"Jason, you've been abroad for so long, why are