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.

the next second. We held each other tight, watching the fireworks light up the sky and listening to the New Year's bells ringing. When the New Year

"Emily, I love you!"

just looking at each

"I love you too!"

gently. The kiss was bittersweet, filled with our tears, despair, pain, and longing

but tried

now, with

snowing heavily, and he was dressed lightly. Soon, I

screamed in fear,

me and rushed

Ethan on a stretcher, attaching a ventilator while carrying him downstairs. I was terrified, running to keep up, glancing at his

followed their car to the military hospital, watching him being wheeled

in a deep coma. They hadn't told me because even the doctors thought his chances of waking up were slim. But a few hours ago, Ethan suddenly woke up

rooftop and wearing a suit. They knew Ethan's stubbornness, so they had no choice but to go along with

my face. He had never forgotten our promise. I clung tightly to the emergency room door, unable to describe my

passing, the door finally opened. Seeing the doctor come out,

"Doctor, how is he?"

so conflicted, desperate for an

his

now, and he's out of danger." The doctor's words made me cry with joy.

Ethan was wheeled back to the ward, he was awake. I sat by his bed, holding his hand tightly, not

even saw the Grim Reaper. But the Grim Reaper said I hadn't loved my wife well enough or fulfilled my duties as a father,

my tears and

again, okay? I don't want to live a life of thrills. My heart is fragile and can't take

my head rest

on, even if you

Maldives. On the beach, a small concert was happening, performed

bass. The four guys, now in their early thirties, sang

sat not far away, enjoying their performance. Ethan kept glancing at me while singing, his eyes sending little electric shocks to my heart, making me feel all warm and fuzzy. I couldn't help but

sticks and picked him up. Hunter, holding the sticks, imitated Jason, banging randomly on the drums, making a mess but laughing joyfully, amusing the crowd of

scene, I

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. Each time she went down, she choked on several mouthfuls of water. We watched for a while and then turned to

familiar voice called

didn't stop or turn around. We had gotten used to reacting to the most familiar calls from the past with the most unfamiliar responses. Soon, someone ran up and blocked

saying,

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

her calmly and indifferently. "Sorry, you have the wrong

tears instantly welled up in her eyes. Ethan took my hand,

Faye ran up again. She wiped the water dripping from her head and tried to

much like a relative of mine. Hi, I'm

heartbroken, but

"Thank you!" Ethan said.

back, handing Faye

like you a lot. I saw how hard you worked just now. Keep it up!

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

realized I no longer hated her. I waved at