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 Day, so the

he realized it, he straightened up and

back. "Good

also chimed in,

the employees, but judging

today, Ethan seemed different, like he

happy all day too, but

saw Faye

there. She was bundled up, her neck

pull in, she stood up and looked at

"Ethan!" She called out.

the door,

said pitifully, "All my friends had someone to 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. But you weren't here, and you didn't answer your phone. I thought you

to give her full

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

didn't panic at all and said even more pitifully, "I

Faye sneezed several times

inside, given them a thick coat, and made ginger soup. But with Faye, I didn't want to

life to save her and still being misunderstood as setting her

wolf; no matter how I treated her, she'd always find a chance to

to the hospital," Ethan said,

you really not want to see me that much? It's just a cold. I'll be fine after some rest. Please don't make me

artist now. Opportunities can come at any time. Do you really want to lose a chance because you're sick?" Those words

checked the time and said, "We have to go somewhere later. Do you

but it left no

her head sadly and said softly, "I'll wait

Ethan said

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

honest, I was used to her two-faced

ignored her and went straight into

clothes and came back

driving, I already knew where he was going-it was the same direction I

at the foot of the hill. We bought a few

the cemetery, and this year was

went to Ethan's mother's grave, and he didn't forget to place a

we visited my mother's and

grave, Ethan kept

I asked, "What's wrong?"

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

heart felt a

smiled bitterly. "But I got

"Father-in-law, my name is Ethan, your son-in-law. Please rest assured and leave Emily

warm, just like his hand holding mine at that

for me and sent Ethan

called me over and