Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 202 Just an Instinct

Drew shot up from his seat, frowning and scanning the room. My heart skipped a beat when I noticed Ethan was missing.

I darted toward the nearest hallway. The main hall was a mess from the power outage, but the hallway was eerily silent.

I wasn't sure if Ethan had gone this way; it was just a gut feeling. After a few steps, a hand grabbed me and yanked me into a nearby room. "Don't go over there. Stay here."

It was Ethan's deep voice. I spun around to warn him, but he was already gone, shutting the door behind him. A gust of wind hit my face, sending chills down my spine. I quickly opened the door, but Ethan had vanished.

At the end of the hallway, I saw Drew's back, radiating a murderous vibe. He must've been chasing Ethan.

I kicked off my high heels and followed barefoot. The hallway split into two directions, and I hesitated. Suddenly, there was a commotion outside. I followed the noise to the deck and saw a group of people, including the chairman of Unity Emporium, being led away in handcuffs by undercover cops. The chairman, who had been giving a speech earlier, now hung his head in shame.

The deck was packed with onlookers whispering among themselves. I didn't care about the arrests; I only cared about finding Ethan. But Ethan, Drew, and Dennis were nowhere in sight. Did Ethan know he was in danger? With so many cops around, would Drew dare to act recklessly?

I remembered Drew's murderous look when he mentioned Ethan earlier. He seemed like a desperate man with nothing to lose. Desperate men feared nothing. I was truly scared.

My shawl had fallen off, and I stood on the snowy deck in just a thin dress. My palms were sweating, though my back felt icy. Could Ethan have gone back to the hall?

I ran back to the hall, which was in chaos as everyone tried to get out. I was the only one moving against the crowd.

Still no sign of Ethan, and I was on the verge of tears. Suddenly, a hand pulled me behind a pillar, and I fell into an embrace.

"Honey, you're not doing as you're told. I told you to stay put."

Hearing the familiar voice and smelling the familiar scent, I instantly felt my eyes well up.

I had been wearing a mask the whole time. I didn't know how he found me or when he did, but hearing him call me "Honey" made my nose sting with emotion.

I cupped his face and asked with concern, "Are you okay?"

He looked into my eyes, serious and earnest, and said, "I'm fine. Listen to me, go downstairs. The cruise ship is very dangerous right now."

I threw myself into his arms, hugging him tightly.

"No, we'll go together. You're in danger too, you know? We'll go together."

Suddenly, a gunshot rang out. Ethan grabbed me, and we hit the ground. A vase shattered nearby. I lay on top of him, gasping, my heart pounding. The bullet had grazed my ear-it was that close. Drew must have found Ethan and was desperate.

I quickly pulled a gun from my bag. I never used it before, but now it had to be useful.

The hall plunged into darkness as the

walked out. Dennis appeared, asking if we were okay. He recognized me without my mask

find Drew. Everyone split up

and pulled me aside just as a gunshot

top deck," someone

up and saw a shadow

and everyone's attention was focused on

You've been on the run for ten years, but you can't escape the law

wasn't alone. His brothers might've been drugged, but I don't know

hand, scanning the area. Suddenly, a head peeked out from the stern, a

him. A searing pain shot through

Ethan held me, calling my name

others chased after him. Clutching his arm, Drew leaped overboard. There was a splash

if he'd survive or get caught. Honestly, I didn't care. As long as

down, and Ethan knelt, holding me, his eyes filled with panic. "Honey, hold on;

'It hurts so much, but I'm so happy! Tonight,

was happy, I

touch his face, whispering contentedly,

call

but his voice grew more

I lost all sense

was going to die. I didn't regret taking the bullet for Ethan, but I regretted leaving my young

had a long dream where I kept repeating Ethan's name. When I woke up, I smelled disinfectant and saw

his eyes lit up with excitement when I opened mine. "Emily, you're finally awake."The next second, Ethan rushed over and grabbed my hand. "Honey." His eyes were red, and

did when I

was excited, joyful, heartbroken, and

hand, feeling his tears burn on the

still alive?" I

voice hoarse, said, "What are you talking about? It's just

it just a

was so emotional as if we had been through life and

the pain

that all my senses

go home," I

Jason, who thought for a moment and then

my hand and gently said,

completed the discharge

lying in my old bed, looking at everything familiar, I felt my eyes