Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 172 The Real Distance

[Silly girl, Happy Valentine's Day!]

Even though it was from an unknown number, I instantly thought of Faris.

Only he would call me that.

I read it and then deleted the message right away.

I went back to scrolling through Facebook and saw a message from Seagull: [Emily, Happy Valentine's Day!]

I shifted a bit, resting my head on the armrest of the sofa, adjusted my position, and replied: [Sorry I missed this last night. Happy Valentine's Day to you too! How do you guys celebrate Valentine's Day abroad? Is it lively?] Seagull: [Valentine's Day abroad isn't as lively as it is back home.]

I texted: [Oh, will you come back for the next Valentine's Day?]

Seagull replied: [Actually, the real distance isn't physical but emotional.]

His words felt a bit melancholic, like he was still hung up on that impossible relationship.

I messaged: [Come back. I've always wanted to treat you to a meal. I want to thank you in person, and I hope there will be such an opportunity.]

He sent a smiling emoji and texted: [No need. As long as you're doing well, that's the best thanks.]

Seagull's words always had a way of warming my heart.

I replied: [Seagull, thank you!] along with an emoji of being moved to tears.

Seagull then added: [Actually, I've always been thinking about a question. A seagull can land when it's tired of flying, but a fish can't jump ashore when it's tired of swimming. So, they are destined never to intersect, don't you think?] I didn't quite get what he meant.

After thinking for a bit, I sent: [Although they can't be on the same land, they are under the same blue sky. The seagull can look down and see the fish, and the fish always looks up to and admires the seagull.]

This time, Seagull only replied with a smile.

"Who are you chatting with, smiling so happily?" Ethan's voice suddenly broke my concentration.

I looked up, and Ethan was already in front of me.

I was so engrossed in the conversation that I didn't even hear him come in.

I put my phone away and calmly said, "A friend."

Luckily, Ethan didn't ask any more questions.

After that, I went to the bathroom to freshen up.

He had several new sets of toiletries in the bathroom, probably for his business trips.

After freshening up, I simply tied up my hair and left with Ethan without any makeup.

Downstairs, the security guard on patrol saw us, and his eyes widened.

started his shift this morning. The company was pretty generous, giving everyone three days off around Valentine's

realized it, he straightened up

back.

chimed in, "Good

sure how Ethan usually acted around the employees, but judging by the young security guard's

like he was in a good

thought I'd be happy all day too, but that didn't last

saw Faye sitting

She was bundled up, her neck tucked in, and

car pull in, she stood up

"Ethan!" She called out.

Ethan closed the door, frowning as he

be with on Valentine's Day. I was the only one alone. I felt so pitiful. I wanted to spend it with you guys so I wouldn't be so lonely.

give her full marks for

"Where's your key? Don't you have one?

being the actress she is, didn't panic at all and said even more pitifully, "I lost the key, and I don't

that, Faye sneezed several

anyone else, I would've brought them inside, given them a thick coat,

still being misunderstood as setting her up, I was completely

how I treated her,

Dennis take you to the hospital," Ethan

Ethan. Do you really not want to see me that much? It's just a cold. I'll be

reason with her. "Listen! Don't forget you're an artist now. Opportunities can come at any time. Do you really want to lose a chance

finished calling Dennis, he checked the time and said, "We have to go somewhere later. Do you want

harsh, but it left

her head sadly and said softly, "I'll

said and walked

walked past Faye, her previously obedient demeanor was gone, replaced

I was used

ignored her and went straight

and came back down,

driving, I already knew where he was

the hill. We bought a few bouquets of flowers and went up

mid-February, many people visit the cemetery, and this year was

he didn't forget to place a bouquet at

we visited my mother's and father's

father's grave, Ethan kept staring at the tombstone,

I asked, "What's wrong?"

me and said softly, "It must've been really tough for

heart felt a tug, a

looked up and smiled bitterly. "But I got through

hand, looked at my dad's tombstone, and said sincerely, "Father-in-law, my name is Ethan,

warm, just like his hand holding mine at that

for me and sent

me over