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.

shoulder. "Why are

vision blurring. "I've never hit anyone before," I

me deeply, his fingers gently brushing my earlobe.

deserve what they get. I'm not sad 'cause I hit him; I'm sad 'cause

a tired, helpless smile. "Life forces growth upon us all. Pain and struggle make you strong. This world eats the weak.

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

never hit anyone, so how'd I get this?" He pointed to the

Feeling guilty, I cupped his face and

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

Stellaris River blew over, carrying moisture. I didn't

pulled me closer, and we got lost in our passion. I felt a tingle so many

my vision blurred, Ethan cupped my face, his smile intoxicating. "Do you like

I blushed and nodded.

it again,"

his chest, my whole face burning. Then I

a while, I 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 on

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

came back super late, his hands

for three days. He kept bugging Ethan after that, but

us, I might never have known Ethan forked over

him the money. $7 million is a huge

and lifted my chin. "What's more important, you or the money? Do you

before I knew it,

feel guilty, then make it up to me," he whispered in my ear, his voice rough and his breath hot against my

in Sunhaven City, wild and

that since we were here, we should

of gorgeous women in Harmonians ethnic group attire, dancing and showing

"Yeah, but my wife is even

was just trying to make me happy, but it

throat and said loudly,

him a smile. "You have high standards,

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