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.

arm wrapped around me, a warm hand on my shoulder. "Why are you shaking? You cold?" Ethan asked,

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

gently brushing my earlobe. "Do you regret it?

'cause I

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

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

you never hit anyone, so

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

he cupped my face and, for the

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

in our passion. I felt a tingle so many times before he finally let

face, his smile intoxicating. "Do you like

I blushed and nodded.

again," he said, lowering

shy I buried my face in his chest, my whole face burning. Then

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

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

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. After that, I beat him up. Getting $7 million for

Ethan came back super late, his hands all banged up. He

kept bugging Ethan after that, but I was totally

might never have

him the money. $7 million is a huge chunk, and he didn't even

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

made my heart skip a beat, and before

and his breath

in

that since we were here, we should

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 showing off their slender

looked at me and grinned. "Yeah, but my wife

just trying to make me happy, but it

and said

shot him a smile. "You have high standards,

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