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.

days off around Valentine's Day, so the place was empty. He probably didn't expect

he straightened up

smiled back.

also chimed in, "Good

Ethan usually acted around the employees, but judging by the young security guard's startled expression, Ethan was

seemed different, like

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

back home, I saw Faye sitting at the entrance

she'd been there. She was bundled up, her neck

stood up and looked at Ethan with

"Ethan!" She called out.

closed the door, frowning as he looked at

only one alone. I felt so pitiful. I wanted to spend it with you guys so I

full marks for this

looked at her and asked, "Where's your key? Don't you have

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

saying that, Faye sneezed several

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

still being misunderstood as setting her up, I was completely

like an ungrateful wolf; no matter how I treated

I'll have Dennis take you to the hospital," Ethan said, pulling

no need, Ethan. Do you really not want to see me that much? It's just a cold. I'll be fine after some rest. Please

"Listen! Don't forget you're an artist now. Opportunities can come at any time. Do you really want to lose a chance because you're sick?" Those words seemed to hit home for Faye, and she

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

but it left no room

and said softly,

Ethan said

demeanor was gone, replaced by a look of

I was used to

ignored her and went

we changed clothes and

car, seeing the direction Ethan was driving, I already knew where he was going-it was the same direction I wanted to

at the foot of the hill. We bought

the cemetery, and this

grave, and he didn't forget to place a bouquet at Jason's mother's

my

grave, Ethan kept staring at

I asked, "What's wrong?"

must've been really tough for you after your

a

and smiled bitterly. "But I

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

were so warm, just like his hand

maybe heaven felt sorry for me and sent

later, Aurora called me