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.

When I'm away, I miss home. But when I come back, it feels different. Is it me who's changed,

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

you?" I looked him straight in

me, his eyes not budging

didn't deny it, which was

nodded, feeling the weight of it all. "So now she makes you feel more

just as I reached the stairs, he

at him, his brows knitted together, his face showing

Faye. But instead, he just swallowed hard and muttered,

go of my hand, walked downstairs, and soon

car start and drive away, I bent my legs and collapsed

didn't marry for love. I knew I shouldn't care so much, but I did. Just because Ethan had repeatedly hinted that

marriage seemed perfect and flawless to outsiders. But in reality, it was full of

wasn't a joke; maybe we

things, grabbed the study materials from the coffee table, and dragged my suitcase out of the villa. I couldn't go

a place to truly

at the bus station. There was one last

Maybe it was fate.

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

quickly remembered

address. Last time, Ethan drove, and I didn't remember

held on tight and said someone was picking me

couldn't call Ethan

it rang, I felt a bit anxious and

few seconds, he

"Emily?"

noisy on the other end, and I thought I

phone and said, "Can

"Alright, just a moment."

the other end, and

lips. "Jason, can you tell me Martin's

"Where are you?"

Village bus

didn't ask why I was there but quickly said, "It's too cold. Go

waiting room was almost empty, but at least it was warmer

wait until at least ten o'clock, but just as the clock on the wall struck nine, Jason appeared at the waiting room door. Without a word, he took off his coat

you fly here?

gave a faint smile.

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

you have a fight with Ethan?"

moment, I said, "I just feel like I need to calm

seemed off today too. I told him not to drink, but he didn't listen. I was about to call you, but then I got your call

My heart tightened.

suddenly realized that after hearing Jason's words, my first thought

we

but was woken up by our knocking

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