Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 87

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.

around me, a warm hand on my shoulder. "Why are

looked at him, my eyes stinging, vision blurring. "I've never hit anyone before," I

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

I hit him; I'm sad 'cause

This world eats the weak. If you don't wanna be a doormat, you gotta learn to stand

been pushing me to be strong all along. In the process, I had to let go and change some

anyone, so how'd I get

Feeling guilty, I cupped his face and whispered sorry, then

moment, then he cupped my face and, for the first time, kissed me gently,

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

our passion. I felt a tingle

face, his smile

I blushed and nodded.

do it again," he

his chest, my whole face burning. Then

remembered something and looked up. "What's with the $7 million? Why didn't

leaned in, pinning me against the railing. He placed his hands

the night view of the Stellaris River, he slowly said, "He took your photos and blackmailed me for $7 million. The night before the photos were posted, I gave him the money.

Ethan came back super late, his hands all banged up. He lied, saying he had just taken

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

I might never have known Ethan

shouldn't have given him the money. $7 million is a huge

more important, you or

my heart skip a beat, and before I knew it,

his voice rough and his breath hot against my skin. With

first night in Sunhaven City, wild and

since we were here,

next day, we hit up the Royal Botanical Gardens. The old-school architecture and exotic vibes totally captivated me. There were loads of gorgeous women in Harmonians ethnic group attire, dancing and

at me and grinned. "Yeah, but

he was just trying to make

cleared his throat and said

shot him a smile. "You have high

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