Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 90

Chapter 90 Birthday Gift

So, about Richard, all I knew was that Victor had a soft spot for him. I finally asked, "Why'd he end up in the slammer?" I'd been dying to ask that for ages.

Ethan popped a fresh cig in his mouth but didn't light it. He just sat there, staring off into space.

I figured maybe I'd crossed a line. I was about to change the subject when the car screeched to a halt.

We'd pulled up outside a mall. I asked, "What are we here for?"

Ethan flicked his lighter, took a drag, and grinned. "We're getting you some new threads."

"Again?" I couldn't wrap my head around the splurging.

"Seasons are changing."

I wanted to argue, but Ethan cut me off with a firm, "Get out."

I was totally along for the ride as he dragged me into the mall.

Usually, it's the ladies who shop 'til they drop while the guys get bored. But with us, it was flipped. He kept buying, and I kept trying to stop him, no luck. We finally left, loaded with bags.

On the way back, I silently kicked myself for the splurge.

"Emily," Ethan suddenly said, snapping me out of my thoughts.

I looked at him, surprised. He adjusted his seat, cleared his throat, and said seriously, "Making sure his wife lives well is a man's basic duty."

His words hit me hard, filling me with a warm, cared-for feeling, just like when he showed up at Windsor Villa today, saving me from a mess. He looked so damn handsome at that moment, like, extra handsome.

I thought, 'If Ethan hadn't shown up today, Mary would've made a scene in front of Victor, and I'd have been totally humiliated.'

I asked, "Why'd you come today, anyway?"

Even though Victor lived there, Ethan rarely dropped by without a reason.

"Lacey called me," he said.

I was stunned and felt a wave of gratitude towards Lacey. She was sharp and got the situation instantly.

When we got home, Jason had dinner ready. I felt off and headed to my room after a few bites.

weight on me. I opened my eyes to see Ethan leaning over, kissing my forehead, eyes,

wasn't in the mood and weakly pushed him

me. I got anxious and pushed harder. "Seriously, stop. I

lightly, feeling awkward. "I'm on my

looking

joke about

his head in frustration. "Guess I'll take a cold

grabbed his arm.

at me, helpless. "Cold

stared at his silhouette behind the

was still awake, my stomach discomfort

watched his well-built body, my eyes landing on the scar

lifted the blanket and lay down, keeping some distance.

my hand slowly reached for

He grabbed my hand, his voice low

I ignored him and traced the

stared at the ceiling, his Adam's apple bobbing as

you brothers? Even if you're

but there was a hint of sadness. "Richard and I aren't what you think. No brotherly love here. When his mom brought him

'If they were like oil and water, why does Ethan still take care of Richard's girlfriend

him home, we fought, and he stabbed me with a fruit knife. It wasn't deep or fatal, but

impulsiveness, ignorance, or straight-up cold-bloodedness?' I thought back to how

even murder?" I asked.

after a while, he finally answered, "When they nabbed him, they found drugs on him. An accomplice ratted him out for

and evidence, how could he appeal? It's a long shot,"

he was just holding the

Richard was just a mule, why wait until now

up. But thinking back to that day

appeal worked and he got out early, would he treat Sophie and

too weak to continue. My stomach pain was getting worse,

"What's wrong?" he asked.

"It's nothing, just some pain in my

is it? Don't tough it out; I'll take you to the hospital." He sounded genuinely worried,

he got out of bed anyway. He came back shortly

matter if you don't want to bother; we have a

I was speechless.

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