Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 136

Chapter 136 Is It Me Who Changed or You?

I hopped out of Faris's car just in time for Ethan to catch the whole scene.

Faris glanced up from the car window, locking eyes with Ethan for a split second. He drummed his fingers on the window, a sly grin playing on his lips.

I didn't dare look at Ethan's face; I was feeling like absolute crap.

He never mentioned he'd be back today.

I power-walked toward the villa, Faris still behind me, calling out his goodbyes.

I didn't look back, just picked up the pace.

It wasn't until I got inside the villa that I heard Faris's car peel out.

Ethan was still on the second-floor balcony, hands gripping the railing, staring out like he hadn't moved an inch.

"When did you get back?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.

He didn't turn around, but I heard him loud and clear.

"Did I come back too early?"

My heart dropped, and I stared at his tall frame.

"What do you mean?"

Ethan slowly turned, leaning against the railing. He lit a cigarette, took a drag, and looked down, lost in thought.

After a bit, he flicked the ash, half of it falling to the ground.

"Didn't I tell you to stay away from him?" His voice was calm, too calm.

"You did." I let out a bitter laugh.

Ethan frowned, finally meeting my gaze.

"What's so funny?"

I fought the urge to bite my lip, looked him dead in the eye, and tried to keep my voice steady.

"Before you start grilling me, tell me, where did you go on this 'business trip'?"

Ethan stared at me, silent for what felt like forever.

His silence cut deep, and I gave a bitter smile.

"Can't say, huh? I haven't done anything to betray you. Can you say the same? Or do you think I'm just some fool, easy to trick and clueless?"

Ethan lowered his head, his brows knitting together, his lips pressed into a thin line, his handsome face clouded with worry.

After what felt like an eternity, he finally looked up, gazing at the sky.

between us? We weren't like this before. When I'm away, I miss home. But when I come back, it feels different.

woman cooking in the kitchen made him feel like he had a

Faye, didn't you?" I

at me, his eyes

which was basically the same

the weight of it all. "So now she makes you

to leave, but just as I reached the stairs, he

knitted together,

instead, he just swallowed hard

let go of my hand, walked downstairs, and soon

and drive away, I bent my legs

knew I shouldn't care so much, but I did.

But in reality, it was

wasn't a joke; maybe we really

and dragged my suitcase out

to truly calm down. After some thought, I

arrived at the bus station. There was one last bus to

Maybe it was fate.

on the bus, I got off at six o'clock, and it

quickly remembered

time, Ethan drove, and I didn't remember the route. I

taxi drivers swarmed me, some even trying to grab my luggage. I held on tight and said someone was picking me up, and they finally left. Winter nights were really cold.

couldn't call Ethan for

called Jason. As it rang, I felt a bit anxious and worried that

after a few

"Emily?"

was noisy on the other end, and I

the phone and said, "Can you find a quieter

"Alright, just a moment."

no time, it got quiet on the other end, and Jason asked,

dry lips. "Jason,

"Where are you?"

bus

I was there but quickly said, "It's too cold. Go wait in the waiting room;

almost empty, but at least it was warmer than

I'd have to wait until at least ten o'clock, but just as the clock on the wall struck nine, Jason appeared at the

"Did you fly here? So

a faint smile. "Good

inside his car, he turned on the heater, and it instantly

with Ethan?" he

I said, "I

not to drink, but he didn't listen. I

My heart tightened.

hearing Jason's words, my first

hour later, we arrived at Martin's

bed but was woken up by our knocking and came to

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