Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 237 There's Still Time

Suddenly, I felt this crazy mix of excitement and nerves that had me all jittery.

I couldn't take my eyes off the doorway. First, a cane hit the floor, then a black leather shoe, and finally, a leg in suit pants stepped out. When Ethan finally showed up, my eyes went wide, and it felt like my heart just stopped for a second, leaving me breathless.

He turned his head slowly, locking eyes with mine. Fireworks lit up the night sky behind him, bursting in the distance. Ethan was rocking a black suit, looking so handsome that even the fireworks seemed to fade in comparison. The whole scene was so stunning, leaving me in a daze.

I thought, 'Is this real? Am I dreaming?' I didn't dare move, even tried to hold my breath, scared I'd wake up from this beautiful dream.

Fireworks were exploding all around us, but nothing could drown out the sound of my racing heart. The guy I'd been missing day and night was suddenly right in front of me, and my heart was pounding like crazy. Ethan, leaning on his cane, walked towards me, each step slow and determined.

I thought, 'If this is a dream, why do his tears look so real, and why is his gaze so full of love?'

He stopped about six feet away, and we just stared at each other. I didn't dare say a word, afraid I'd shatter the dream.

Ethan's lips moved, his Adam's apple bobbing, and he said, "I promised I'd be here with you for New Year's, and I didn't forget."

Hearing that, I felt my tears started falling instantly. Seeing me cry, he frowned, his eyes turning red too.

"Am I still in time?" he asked softly, his voice a bit choked.

I gathered the courage to walk towards him, each step filled with excitement but cautious. I got up to Ethan, staring at him without blinking, my hands trembling as I touched his arm. It wasn't a dream! He was real!

"You're not late!"

My voice was hoarse, and tears flowed uncontrollably.

He raised his hand, gently wiping my tears with his palm, but his own tears fell too. Ethan's palm was warm, and his tears on my face were hot.

"You're back, right?"

I paused several times before finishing the sentence. I tried to speak clearly, but I couldn't stop the tears.

"I'm back."

His voice was soft, his hand caressing my cheek, and he looked at me with deep affection. I bit my trembling lips, suddenly unable to control my emotions, grabbing his arms.

"Why didn't you come back sooner? Why did you wait until my heart was broken to come back?"

The cane fell to the ground. Ethan embraced me, but his body was unsteady and he fell backward. "Ethan!"

I held him, but couldn't steady him. At that moment, several people rushed over to support him, including Dennis and two doctors in lab coats. Others brought a wide chair, and they helped him sit down. After everything was settled, they stepped back.

I squatted in front of Ethan, looking at his legs with concern.

"What happened to your legs?"

Ethan held my hand, helping me up to sit beside him, holding me close.

"Even without legs, I would crawl to be with you for New Year's." I leaned on his shoulder, not saying a word.

feel like I could face anything, even if the world ended in the next second. We held each other tight, watching the fireworks light up the sky

"Emily, I love you!"

locked eyes, and in that moment, just looking at each other felt like

"I love you too!"

was bittersweet, filled with our tears, despair, pain, and longing from all these days apart. Suddenly, he groaned, and I pulled back, seeing the pain on his face.

clutched his chest but

worry, right now, with you here, I'm so

and he was dressed lightly. Soon, I

in fear,

and rushed over with

him downstairs. I was terrified, running to keep up,

followed their car to the military hospital, watching him

had been seriously injured and in a deep coma. They hadn't told me because even the doctors

insisted on going to the rooftop and wearing

story, tears streaming down my face. He had never forgotten our promise. I clung tightly to the emergency room door, unable to describe my feelings. I was so scared! Having lost him once, I couldn't bear to

door finally opened. Seeing

"Doctor, how is he?"

desperate for an

his

miracle. His vital signs are stable now, and he's out of danger." The doctor's words made me cry with joy. Dennis was also super excited, and I was laughing and crying like a

Ethan was wheeled back to the ward, he was awake. I sat by his bed, holding his hand tightly, not wanting to look away for even a second. He raised his hand, gently stroking my hair, smiling weakly but

Grim Reaper said I hadn't loved my wife well enough

crying uncontrollably, wiping my tears

okay? I don't want to live a life

smiled at me, letting my head rest on

on, even if you want to get

were in the Maldives. On the beach, a small concert was happening, performed by the band once known

and Frank had the bass. The four guys, now in their early

at me while singing, his eyes sending little electric shocks to my heart, making me feel all warm and fuzzy. I

suddenly jumped off my lap and ran towards them. His little hands first strummed Ethan's guitar randomly, then he ran to Jason and insisted on taking his drumsticks. Jason handed him the sticks and picked him up. Hunter, holding the sticks, imitated Jason, banging randomly on the drums, making a mess but laughing

scene, I felt

drowning scene, where the actress was slapped and then pushed into the water, over and over. After many takes, the director said it was good, but the actress watched the playback and wasn't satisfied, asking for several more takes.

voice called

past with the most unfamiliar

was shocked, saying, "Ethan,

been in the water many times was Faye. I had recognized her long ago, and Ethan must have recognized

and indifferently. "Sorry,

her eyes. Ethan took my hand, smiled gently at me, and we walked around her,

while, Faye ran up again. She wiped the water

someone else just now because you look so much like a relative of mine. Hi, I'm Faye. I just

heartbroken,

"Thank you!" Ethan said.

back, handing Faye a souvenir we

I used to like you a lot. I saw how hard you worked just now.

ran back to join us. As we walked further away, I turned back. Faye was still standing there. From a

no longer hated her. I waved at her, silently wishing her well.