Chapter 87 Everyone's Growth Is Forced

I felt my stomach churn, slapped a hand over my mouth, and bolted outta there.

Bella was right behind me, giving my back a few pats.

I leaned against the wall, puking my guts out until there was nothing left.

Ethan handed me a bottle of water. I took it, rinsed my mouth, and finally felt a bit human again.

Once I was back to normal, he asked, "Where to next?"

I shook my head. "I'm beat."

"Alright, let's head back," he said.

We grabbed a car and headed back to the hotel.

Climbing the stairs, my legs felt like they were made of lead.

Outta nowhere, Ethan scooped me up and carried me to the room.

"If you're tired, hit the shower and crash early," Ethan told me.

I nodded and shuffled into the bathroom.

Staring at myself in the mirror, I felt like I was looking at a stranger. 'Have I changed? Have I turned into someone cruel? Nah, people are like springs; push 'em too far, and they bounce back.'

I had dreamed a million times about getting back at Arthur, but I never thought it would feel this good.

After my shower, I found Ethan smoking on the balcony.

I walked out and stood next to him.

This hotel had a killer view, right by the Stellaris River. The night lights reflected off the water, making it look like a rainbow exploded. It was stunning.

hand on my shoulder. "Why are you shaking?

vision blurring.

me deeply, his fingers gently brushing my earlobe. "Do you regret it?

I hit

upon us all. Pain and struggle make you strong. This

along. In the process, I had

something and grinned. "You said you never hit anyone, so how'd I get this?" He pointed to the scar on his

face and whispered sorry, then stood on tiptoe and gently kissed

eyes froze for a moment, then he cupped my face and, for the first time, kissed me gently, starting soft and then

from the Stellaris River blew over, carrying moisture. I didn't feel cold; instead, my blood pumped faster,

in our passion. I felt

my face, his smile intoxicating. "Do you like kisses

I blushed and nodded.

let's do it again," he

his chest, my whole face burning. Then

and looked up. "What's with the $7 million?

railing. He placed his hands on either side of me, trapping me in a

me for $7 million. The night before the photos were posted, I gave him the money. After that, I beat him up. Getting $7 million for a beating; he didn't

his hands all banged

kept bugging Ethan after that, but I was totally in the

I might never have known Ethan

is a huge chunk, and he didn't even keep his

you or the money?

beat, and before I knew it, he had already lifted

my ear, his voice rough and his breath hot against my skin. With the wind from the Stellaris River,

first night in Sunhaven City, wild

since we were here, we should have

were loads of gorgeous women in Harmonians ethnic group attire, dancing and showing off their slender waists.

grinned. "Yeah, but my wife is even more

just trying to make me happy, but it

his throat and said

shot him a smile. "You have high standards, huh? You

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