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.

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

he straightened up and greeted us politely. "Good

back.

chimed in, "Good

Ethan usually acted around the employees, but judging by the young security

Ethan seemed different, like he was

happy all day too, but that didn't last

Faye

been there. She was bundled up, her neck tucked

our car pull in, she stood up and looked at

"Ethan!" She called out.

the door, frowning

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 might be out having fun and didn't know when

full marks for this sympathy-seeking

her and asked, "Where's your key? Don't

panic at all and said even more pitifully, "I lost the key,

that, Faye sneezed

else, I would've brought them inside, given them a thick coat, and made ginger soup. But with Faye, I

my life to save her and still being misunderstood

I treated her, she'd always find a chance to

take you to the hospital," Ethan said, pulling out

grabbed his arm. "No, 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

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

have to go somewhere later.

but it left

her head sadly and

Ethan said

demeanor was gone, replaced

was used to her

ignored her and went

the time we changed clothes and

seeing the direction Ethan was driving, I already knew where

hill. We bought a few bouquets

visit the cemetery, and this year was no

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

we visited my

grave, Ethan

I asked, "What's wrong?"

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

felt a tug, a

looked up and smiled bitterly. "But I

held my hand, looked at my dad's tombstone, and said sincerely, "Father-in-law, my name is Ethan, your son-in-law. Please rest assured and leave Emily to me. I will take

so warm, just like his hand holding mine at

heaven felt sorry for me and sent Ethan to be by

days later, Aurora called me over