Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 96

Chapter 96 Endurance Builds a Broad Mind

Mark shot Ethan a look, then glanced at me and chuckled. "Wait, is Lacey Ethan's woman? If so, man, Ethan's one lucky dude."

That comment made my skin crawl.

I was dying to see how Ethan would handle this.

If Ethan confirmed it, I'd be mortified. If he denied it, Mark, the creep, wouldn't leave Lacey alone.

I nervously fiddled with the tablecloth, staring at my plate, feeling super tense.

"She's my girlfriend!" A different voice cut through the awkward silence.

I snapped my head up. Jason was already on his feet, shrugging off his suit jacket and draping it over Lacey, covering her wine-soaked, nearly see-through dress. Mark slowly set his wine glass down, a sly smile playing on his lips.

"Lacey looks pretty young, but she's already got a boyfriend, huh?"

I bet Lacey was totally grossed out by Mark, but she still managed to keep a smile on her face.

"Excuse me, I need to hit the restroom."

To sell the act, Jason walked Lacey out.

Jason's move not only saved Lacey but also got Ethan and me out of that cringe-worthy moment.

After they left, the vibe had totally shifted. It was buzzing earlier, but now it felt like a freezer.

I figured the whole event was a bust.

When Lacey came back, she seemed to have pulled herself together.

Ignoring the water stains on her dress, still wrapped in Jason's jacket, she smiled and raised her wine glass. "Sorry about that, I wasn't feeling too hot earlier."

With that, she poured herself another drink and knocked it back.

Mark leaned back in his chair, watching her with a lazy grin.

After setting down her glass, Lacey wiped her lips with the back of her hand and brought up Richard's case.

Mark stood up, leaning on the table, his face red from the booze, but trying to act all serious.

"We're just here to chill with Ethan, not talk shop. Whatever the case is, we're fair and square, all about the evidence." With that vague statement, they bounced.

The gathering ended just like that, and we still had no answers about Richard's case.

kept going, so it was no surprise

had to

off in that state, so he had to

her

help her get her shoes off and tucked her in with

her head, mumbling about

under the blanket and tried to soothe her. "Just get some rest. I'll grab you some water in a sec." When

a few drinks

headed downstairs to get

by the kettle, I replayed everything that went down

just make

Ethan had done all he

in prison, had no clue how many people were busting their butts

room door, I heard voices inside

as important to you as Richard. But could you be less obvious about it? I have feelings too,

from the booze, and she sounded like she was about to

compared to Richard's future. Do you think I should've

me back just to use me? Just to make me sleep with someone when you need it? Richard messed up, and I've tried my best. We're both your kids. Why do you treat me like this?" Lacey's voice got

the door for a long time, until she hung up and her sobs started to fade.

the window was enough to see everything in

light, figuring she wouldn't

acted like I hadn't heard a thing and said, "I brought you some water. Here

sit up and lean against the headboard, taking the

take the pills and said, "Lacey, I

set the glass down and looked at me, giving a bitter smile. "What do you envy about

boss at your job,

more you stress. I also wish I could stay a kid forever. Growing up just means seeing

the end of the world. But as

at me for a bit, then smiled

isn't my thing. If I were, I wouldn't have made it this far. Strength is

painful, but once you have them, it doesn't hurt as much, and you're less likely to get

resting on her hands, her smile now

so I won't get hurt

price; only they know the pain of breaking

while, as I was about to leave the room, I stopped and turned back to her. "By the way,

me for a moment, then slid under the covers, clutching the blanket and cursing,

pills. But since they were both

considering they had all drunk the night

with her hair tied up in a

wounded little beast, fully recovered after a

fact, everyone wore different masks to live better and

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