Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 150 Faris in the Shadows

We made out for what felt like forever before Ethan finally let me go. We just sat there, staring at each other, both of us all flustered.

"I'll let you off the hook for now," he teased, his voice all husky.

When he let go of my hand, I quickly pulled back and sat up straight.

He casually lit a cigarette, taking a couple of deep drags.

Then he threw the window wide open, letting the cold wind rush in, making me shiver.

"You," I said, blushing as I glared at him.

He leaned back, turned his head, and looked at me with those burning eyes.

Suddenly, he bit down on the cigarette, straightened up, and started the car.

"Let's head home. I'll teach you a thing or two when we get there."

The car sped off, and I looked out the window, my cheeks burning.

Ethan touched my earlobe and grinned. "Feeling shy?"

I ignored him. He chuckled and blew a smoke ring right at me.

"I love it when you get all shy, even your ears turn red, just like a little girl."

I waved away the smoke and lightly hit his arm, pretending to be mad. "You're so annoying."

As soon as we got home, he tossed me onto the couch and started showing off his masterful lovemaking skills.

A few days after Bella got out of the hospital, it was Christmas.

The doc told her to take it easy, but Bella couldn't sit still.

On Christmas Eve, Bella and I hit up the music square.

Ethan and Zachary clearly weren't into the whole scene; they were just tagging along.

The first time those two met, they got into a fight and ended up at the police station. Now, their wives were besties. They couldn't exactly become friends, especially since Zachary had taken Oliver's girl, but at least they weren't at each other's throats anymore. At worst, they just ignored each other.

The square was packed and buzzing tonight.

Through the thick crowd, I spotted a stage in the center with some rhythmic music blaring. Staff were busy setting things up.

The square was full of masked people, mostly young, going wild for Christmas, making it feel like a full-blown party.

Bella and I each had an inflatable toy, squeezing through the crowd. Before long, we got separated. But luckily, we held hands tight, so we didn't get split up.

I stood on tiptoe, trying to spot Ethan, but there were just too many people.

Suddenly, Bella's hand slipped away from mine. I turned around, eyes wide.

big inflatable SpongeBob, Oliver was holding Bella tight, kissing

him away. "Cut it out,

His face was flushed, and his eyes

Bella back into his arms. "I

his arms, and

looking

the crowd fast enough. So in a panic, I raised my inflatable toy, hoping

have you seen Bella?" Zachary's voice

and shook my head awkwardly. "No, I

Zachary frowned and walked quickly towards

over. They

nowhere to be seen. Bella was pulling a woman's hair, hitting her

If you need to deal with someone,

just gave a look to the two guys beside him, and they immediately rushed

on the ground, and I finally saw

was packed, not many people stepped in; most just

clutched her abdomen, breathing heavily. I thought those hits must have

at Andrea on the ground, her eyes like

better?" Zachary gently asked her, holding her

we can find another chance to let you

and soon the

"Let's go," Bella said.

walking a bit, I looked back and saw Andrea still lying on the ground, unable to get up. But through the gaps in her hair, her eyes looked over, exceptionally fierce and frightening. When I turned back, I suddenly saw a masked person not far away,

and looked

I recognized the masked person as

anymore. Let's go home," Bella

and wrapped her up in

"Alright, let's head home."

the hospital; it's not good for you to be out too long.

away, and I was left standing aimlessly in the crowd, unable

down

said in a childish voice, "Sis,

didn't take them right away and asked

shoved the flowers into my

the one who wants you to

girl ran

Faris popped into my

looked around

Santa Claus approaching, surrounded by kids. He danced around me, then suddenly hugged me and rubbed his face against mine. Embarrassed, I struggled, but he held me tight and took a selfie. Seeing the ring on his finger, I was

were watching, many laughing.

to do,

Santa Claus was sitting on the ground, holding

leg injury and now this fall, I felt a

my shoulder

sent the flowers?" he

at the flowers in my hand and shook my head. "I