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.

you're still Emily's elder. Push any further, and you

making a scene. But after all

elder card and trying to justify

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.

if you cause trouble again, I won't

reached for the check, still wanting to say something fake. I pulled my hand back, and she, afraid the check would slip away, hurriedly took it and left

shot, and I felt really

up his guitar, and

a bit cooler. I went upstairs to grab jackets for the kids

his pocket, I

jewelry box, and inside was

diamond ring? It's not my birthday, Valentine's Day,

ring back in

took the suit and put it on

a while, the nanny took the kids inside for

Mary's earlier words and the

started playing and singing

voice was cheerful, and I knew he

the tune slowed down, and

the love song, he gently strummed the guitar strings and looked deeply into my eyes, saying, "Honey, I've been

gaze drew me in

"What?"

you

is planning the ring for a

he was waiting for a better moment or making some

of them was very assertive and insisted on filing a complaint with me. Following my assistant's lead, I

had a wealthy husband backing her now, and it showed. Everything she wore

she crossed her arms and

Artistry Group was so popular. Do you really need an appointment and

at the store manager, who looked

Faye calmly. "Of course, you need an appointment. It's to save our clients' time. Everything works on a first-come, first-served basis. Without appointments and

dismissed my explanation and slowly pulled out a card, acting all high and

today. Since I haven't experienced The Emoire Artistry Group's services, I wanted to try it now. Do I still need an

stepped forward

'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.

forties sitting

Faye and then walked over to Ms. William, extending my hand

"Hello, Ms. William."

William put down the magazine, stood up, and shook my hand

"Hello, Ms. Russell."

husband like the men's facial mask we

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

glanced at them and then checked my

two o'clock. It's now two fifty. We've delayed you for almost an hour. Ms. William, I sincerely apologize. We'll offer you three complimentary sessions of today's