Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 224 Candlelight Dinner

Mary stormed in, fuming. "Emily, what really went down with your dad's car accident? Was it Victor's doing?"

She yanked me out of my chair, pointing at Ethan, looking like she was ready to start a fight.

Victor had been in prison for a few months now, and Ethan and I were trying to move on. But Mary just had to come in and rip open old wounds. Ethan put down his guitar, his happy mood gone, replaced by a cold, hard stare at Mary.

I shook off her hand. "Mary, you know the whole story and how it ended. There's no point in dragging it up again. It's over."

Kyle walked in behind her. "Emily, how can my mom not be upset when she thinks your dad died unfairly? And you're living with Victor's son?"

Mary stomped her foot and started crying. "My poor brother and sister-in-law died so unfairly. That heartless murderer took their lives without a second thought!"

Her words felt like needles stabbing into my heart. They must've hurt Ethan too.

"Enough!" I shouted.

Mary stopped crying, wiped her tears, and put on a heartbroken look.

"Mary, when my dad had his accident, you weren't this upset. Who are you putting on this show for now?"

People always thought I was the one who kept quiet and took everything. Mary probably didn't expect me to speak up.

After a moment of silence, Mary kept going on about her deep bond with her brother.

"Emily, how can you say that? We didn't know the cause of his death back then, but now we do. How can I be at peace? And you're living with Victor's son. Your dad would never rest easy knowing this." They were trying to push Ethan and me into a corner.

"How much money do you want?" Ethan asked quietly.

Mary's crying stopped, and she and Kyle exchanged a look. Ethan had hit the mark.

But Mary was smart. She wouldn't ask for money outright. Instead, she acted all noble. "Money? You think you can buy us off? That was my brother's life!"

"Ten thousand dollars, is that enough?" Ethan ignored her act and named a price.

Mary's face lit up for a second, but she quickly hid it.

"Victor killed my brother, and now you're with Emily, and she has given you children."

Mary's accusing eyes turned to me.

"Emily, I know you're doing well now, you have money, but you can't forget the past. You can't forget how your dad died."

"Thirty thousand dollars," Ethan said calmly.

Mary's eyes widened, and she swallowed hard, exchanging a look with Kyle. Thirty grand was a lot of money for Mary and Kyle.

I could see right through their act. Remembering how indifferent they were back then and seeing their shameless behavior now, I didn't want to give them a single cent.

Emily's elder. Push

scene. But after

the elder card

being emotional. Who wouldn't be angry in my shoes? But now that you have kids, what more can I say as an elder? I can't let the children suffer. Just treat Emily well. She's had a tough life. Don't make it harder for her." I couldn't stand the hypocrisy anymore and quickly wrote a check

again, I

serious I was, Mary reached for the check, still wanting to say something fake. I pulled my hand back, and she, afraid

good mood was shot, and I felt really

picked up

got a bit cooler. I went upstairs to grab jackets for the kids and one of

something in his pocket, I curiously took it

was a jewelry box, and inside was a

this secretly bought diamond ring? It's not my birthday, Valentine's Day, an anniversary, or any

ring back in

and put it on without mentioning the

the nanny took the kids inside for

about Mary's earlier words and

playing and singing

voice was cheerful, and I knew he was trying

a few lines, the tune slowed down, and Ethan's gaze

strings and looked

passionate gaze drew me in like

"What?"

you

thought, 'So Ethan is planning

Maybe he was waiting for

there was a dispute between two female clients, and one of them was very assertive and insisted on filing a complaint with me. Following

a wealthy husband backing her now,

her arms and gave

didn't know The Emoire Artistry Group was so popular. Do you really need an appointment and wait

the store manager, who looked

looked back at Faye calmly. "Of course, you need an appointment. It's to save our clients' time. Everything works on a first-come, first-served basis.

and slowly pulled out a card, acting

got a diamond membership card today. Since I haven't experienced The Emoire Artistry Group's services, I wanted to try it now. Do I still need

manager stepped forward

beautician had a 'resting' sign. She wanted that beautician to do her treatment, but Ms. William had already booked this time last week. The beautician was waiting for Ms. William. Just as

Ms. William, a woman in her forties sitting on the sofa, silently flipping

walked over to Ms.

"Hello, Ms. William."

stood up, and

"Hello, Ms. Russell."

your husband like the men's facial

he looked a few years younger after using it, and I must say his skin did improve a lot. He asked me to thank you, saying you're young and capable, with a meticulous and thoughtful mind." I turned back and saw Faye's embarrassed, flushed face. I told the store manager, "Bring me the appointment

I glanced at them and

delayed you for almost an hour. Ms. William, I sincerely apologize. We'll offer you three complimentary sessions of today's service. You can book them anytime.