Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 183 There Are No Naturally Compatible People

Ethan suddenly scooped me up with his good hand. Before I knew it, I was on the bed, and he was on top of me, pinning me down.

His hands were on either side of me, and the white bandage on his arm was quickly turning red.

"Your wound," I blurted out.

Ethan ignored my words, staring at me with this intense, stubborn look, like he was trying to see right through me.

"I'm not getting a divorce. I don't agree," he said, dead serious.

Watching the blood spread on his bandage, I hated to admit it, but my heart ached.

"Can you lie down properly? I can't talk to you like this." I tried to hide my worry.

Ethan pouted a bit, looking at me like a hurt puppy.

"Okay, but you have to lie down with me."

He was being so stubborn, like a kid. If I didn't agree, he'd just stay like this, bleeding all over. He was using his own body to make a point. I gave in. "Fine, but no touching."

Ethan's lips curled into a satisfied smile, and he nodded. "I'll just hold you, and I promise not to move."

I lay down, and he settled beside me, holding me like he always did. I sighed, feeling helpless.

"Ethan, don't you think we're just not right for each other?"

Ethan held me tighter, his breath warm on my neck. "No one is a perfect match from the start. Love and marriage take work."

I shook my head. "We've been working at it for so long. I thought we'd get there, but we're just not right."

"I say we are, so we are," Ethan said, sounding unreasonable.

I didn't know what to say.

Then he pleaded, "Honey, don't give up on me so quickly. Give me a few days, and I'll surprise you. Just a few days, okay?"

I could only sigh. I thought about it. My marriage with Ethan was nothing like it was with Arthur.

When things ended with Arthur, all I felt was hate. But with Ethan, it was different. He treated me well, and made me happy. Sure, he brought pressure and pain too, but I didn't hate him. Even when he made that choice, I was just disappointed, not hateful.

After all, he didn't marry me out of love, so finding out I wasn't his top priority wasn't a shock. I just hoped we could part on good terms. But thinking about the baby inside me, I felt a deep sadness.

use the baby to tie Ethan down or sway his

we want and what's real. Even if the dream is small, it can still be out

"Distance doesn't matter.

smiled bitterly, remembering something from

bakery by the gate. It was five bucks, while the others were three. She gave me one once, and I could tell the difference. I always missed that taste, but toast was a luxury for me. I was poor, and I had to stretch every penny. Spending five bucks on toast was out of the question. Life's like that; wanting something is one thing, but reality is

intertwined his fingers with mine. "Honey, now is

didn't dare rely on him too

a small bakery. Back then, they probably never imagined they'd grow so big. So dreams are possible. With effort, they can come true." "I can't argue with

hard. What are your dreams? What kind of life do you want? Think about

him so calmly. It felt unreal. I didn't know when

touched his forehead; the fever

wave of security. I didn't want to get lost in it again, but I still fell asleep. Thunder woke me, and Ethan was gone. I searched the

wasn't in the yard. Did

was still injured; where could he have

to call him, but the ringtone came from

take his phone, so he should be back soon. But he left so quietly, like he was hiding something from me. He really was

a mystery was

me. I couldn't see the rain clearly in the dark, but the sound told me how

went to the hospital for a check-up. I really wanted a child back

filled with countless conflicts. I silently told myself to give us another chance, and

I finally heard

the balcony

I didn't want to be a woman whose life revolved only around him. A woman whose life was only about a man and love was

the room, and his voice

a sigh of relief, striding over to hug me with one

said, not hiding the panic

rain, where did you go? The doctor said your wound shouldn't get wet," I said

me, a handsome smile spreading across

the outer layer of my

drive with

to smile. "I can manage with one hand. Besides, this little wound is nothing." Then he

displayed the logo of the

you want it, no matter the wind or rain,

couldn't help but feel

handed me the bag. "Try it and see

he braved the storm to get it, I felt I should eat

I couldn't help but rush to the trash can

Ethan quickly handed me water and patted