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.

thousand is because you're still Emily's elder. Push

better than to keep making a scene. But after all that fuss, she

playing the elder card and trying

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."

trouble again, I won't

for the check, still wanting to say something fake. I pulled

was shot, and I felt

unfazed. He sat down, picked up his guitar, and started singing

grab jackets for the kids and one of Ethan's suits

something in his pocket, I

box, and inside

'What's Ethan planning with this secretly bought diamond ring? It's not my birthday, Valentine's Day,

quietly put the ring back in the pocket and

and put it on without mentioning the

the nanny took the kids

Mary's earlier words and the

suddenly started playing

and I knew he was trying to lift my

tune slowed down, and

he gently strummed the guitar strings and looked deeply into my eyes, saying, "Honey,

me in

"What?"

you a

is planning

he didn't take out the ring. Maybe he was waiting for a better moment or making some

there was a dispute between two female clients, and one of them was very assertive and insisted on filing a complaint with me. Following my assistant's lead, I headed from the headquarters to the store and found out the client wanting to

backing her now, and it showed.

her arms and gave a

Do you really need an appointment and wait in line for

glanced at the store

an appointment. It's to save our clients' time. Everything works on

explanation and slowly pulled out

today. Since I haven't experienced The Emoire Artistry

store 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 arrived, Ms. Taylor insisted

woman in her forties

over to Ms. William, extending my hand

"Hello, Ms. William."

stood up, and shook my hand with an

"Hello, Ms. Russell."

your husband like

that 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,

quickly brought them over. I glanced

William, I sincerely apologize. We'll offer you three complimentary