Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 184 One Wrong Step, Too Hard to Turn Back

I flung the door open, and there was Bella, soaked to the bone.

She croaked out, "Emily!"

I yanked her inside and slammed the door shut.

Seeing her like that, all I could think about was that wanted poster. I had a bad feeling.

"Bella, what happened?"

She wiped her face and said, "Zachary got caught."

Even though I kinda expected it, hearing her say it still hit me hard. I had no idea how to comfort her.

She glanced at Ethan, who was standing at the top of the stairs, and said, "Emily, I'm sorry for barging in so late."

I grabbed her hand. "Don't be silly. Let's get you out of those wet clothes first."

I took her to the guest room, ran a bath, and grabbed some of my pajamas for her.

"Bella, take a hot bath. You must be freezing." I led her to the bathroom and turned on the heater.

She forced a smile. "I'm okay. I ran all the way here, so I'm actually pretty warm."

She got undressed and slipped into the tub. I grabbed a towel and helped her wash.

"Bella, what exactly happened?"

She sank lower into the water, her hair floating around her, the necklace on her neck barely visible. She tilted her head back, thinking.

"We never left Starlight City. I was scared we wouldn't be able to come back. Zachary said at least my dad was still here."

I was stunned. "Where were you?"

"Zachary found a spot in the mountains. It seemed safe, and I thought we could stay hidden forever. But tonight, the cops surrounded us. I don't know how they found us."

The law finally caught up. I knew this day would come, but not so soon.

Bella splashed water on her face, letting it drip from her chin.

his advice. From a distance, I saw them put Zachary in a car. I wanted to run to him but held back,

her bath, I stayed with her as

staring at

we were there. It's such a remote place,

it. Even if he's in custody, he hasn't been sentenced yet. If he behaves, his

me if he ever got caught, it

was so final; I

caught. He even suggested I could remarry. But I never considered it. If he hadn't gotten involved with my dad, things would be different. Zachary said he hadn't done anything illegal for years and just wanted a good

mistakes, but some were harder to erase. Sometimes, one wrong step made

going to have this baby?" I asked, struggling

of anything while I was running. The only thing I feared was

than I thought. She wasn't devastated; she was calm, like she and Zachary were just temporarily apart

was still staring at the ceiling. I

the bedroom, Ethan was coming out of his room. I glanced at him. He was wearing a loose jacket, and

three of us ate in silence. Bella seemed to sense

going on with you and Ethan? Something

her about that night. She had enough to deal

said, brushing it

good man is tough. Even if you do, there's no guarantee you'll grow old together. You have

in our relationship, some of which even we couldn't fully understand.

need to go to a law firm and hire a reliable lawyer. Only

left soon after arriving, her words still echoing in my mind.

desecration these past few days. I have results," Ethan

to look at

it be that it

me," he said, keeping it

with him. He drove with one hand, skillfully navigating the streets.

car finally stopped in front of

was surprised and had a

getting out of the car, Ethan naturally held my hand and

a place, and the eerie environment made me cling to

inside, all looking mentally unstable. Soon, two people started pulling at each other, and doctors and nurses immediately stepped

foolishly,

and as a healthcare worker, I shouldn't discriminate against

on one spot. The person leaning against the barbed wire, staring at me, was Arthur. He looked

of actions since his return, I knew he wasn't normal. He smiled at me, a particularly eerie

made gestures in the air, as if tracing my curves or touching me, all while making disgusting faces and sticking

got goosebumps all over