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.

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

mood and weakly pushed

and pushed harder. "Seriously,

lightly, feeling awkward.

looking

I joke

his head in frustration. "Guess I'll take

grabbed his arm.

me,

the water running and stared at his silhouette behind the bathroom

was still awake, my stomach discomfort keeping me

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

and lay down, keeping some distance.

my hand slowly reached for his

grabbed my hand, his voice low

his turn to tell me to stop. I ignored him and traced the scar with my fingers. "What

ceiling, his Adam's apple bobbing as if reminiscing.

was shocked. "Why? Aren't you brothers? Even if you're half-brothers, you share

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

water, why does Ethan still take care of Richard's girlfriend and send him money? Doesn't that mean

fought, and he stabbed me with a fruit knife. It wasn't deep or fatal, but the scar's probably forever. Because of that, my grandpa

be so nuts as to stab his own family? Was it just impulsiveness, ignorance, or straight-up cold-bloodedness?' I thought back to how Richard looked when I saw him in prison. Richard wasn't that

or even murder?" I asked.

while, he finally answered, "When they nabbed him, they found

evidence, how could

"He claims he was just holding

just a mule, why wait

was gonna be a dad and wanted to step up. But thinking

he got out early, would he treat Sophie

to continue. My stomach

"What's wrong?" he asked.

nothing, just some pain in my lower

you to the

said it wasn't necessary, but he got out of bed

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

I was speechless.

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