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."

he suddenly decided to drop the investigation, but

beat, like someone who finally got to chill after a crazy long grind. And for a second, there was a realness

hand back and sat up straight,

started moving again, I said, "Ethan, I get that you rich folks like to mess with people, but can you

hit, and

had slammed on the brakes, and we were now stuck at the intersection. Soon, there were honks blaring from

turned green, but he didn't seem to

you doing?" I glared

crossed his arms, looking all indifferent,

the honking around us, I was getting anxious.

when is the right time?" he asked me

to say, "Whenever

smiled, satisfied, and

"Just 'cause you're driving a Maybach doesn't mean you're special,"

straight to the villa. "Jason bought groceries

that Jason was also there, I suddenly felt a lot more relaxed for

these past few days. Look at you, you're so haggard, your skin is even sagging." The word "sagging" was terrifying for a woman. I almost instinctively touched

amused by my reaction and carried me inside. "Have a good meal first. I know you have a lot of questions. Once you're full, I'll tell you everything you want to know." Because of his words, I decided to stay for the meal. After placing me on the sofa, Ethan even brought me

the kitchen, I got

the

asked 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

back down in the living

bit, Jason came out of the kitchen. "We're out of soy sauce. I'll go grab some

hearing noises from the kitchen, I couldn't help but wander over to the

turned around when he heard footsteps, and I was

rimmed with tears, made him look

chopping, I got it and couldn't help but

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 cut

out of the kitchen,

threw the tissue into the trash and walked over to hug me. "You're still laughing? Do you

honestly. "Yes, I do

and suddenly smirked mischievously. "Haven't I made

blushed and pushed Ethan away. After all, the issues between us

I said, "Jason, your cooking skills are top-notch! If you ever stop being a

I never thought of making a living from it. I just think it would be wonderful to cook for someone I care about

you've been abroad for so long, why are you still