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, nose,

mood and weakly pushed him away.

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

lightly, feeling awkward. "I'm

froze, looking

I joke

head in frustration. "Guess I'll take

grabbed his arm. "You'll

me, helpless. "Cold

I heard the water running and stared at his silhouette behind the

out, I was still awake, my stomach discomfort keeping me

watched his well-built body, my eyes

lifted the blanket and lay down, keeping some distance. His upper body,

hand slowly reached

my hand, his voice

turn to tell me to stop. I ignored him and traced the scar with my

the ceiling, his Adam's apple bobbing as

was shocked. "Why? Aren't you brothers? Even if you're

a hint of sadness. "Richard and I aren't what you think. No brotherly love here. When his mom brought him in, he was already 12.

take care of Richard's

are direct and violent, often using fists. A few days after my dad brought him home, we fought, and he stabbed me with a

rebel, but could he really be so nuts as to stab his own family? Was it just impulsiveness, ignorance, or straight-up cold-bloodedness?'

for fighting or even

me, gently sniffing my hair, and after a while, he finally answered, "When they

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

"He claims he was just holding

If Richard was just a mule, why wait

wanted to step up. But thinking back to that day in prison,

'If Richard's appeal worked and he got out early, would he treat Sophie and her

weak to continue. My stomach pain was getting worse, and soon Ethan noticed my

"What's wrong?" he asked.

head lightly. "It's nothing,

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

wasn't necessary, but he got out of bed anyway. He came

want to bother; we have

I was speechless.

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