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.

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!"

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

"I love you too!"

The kiss 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 chest but tried to

now, with you here, I'm so

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

screamed in

me and rushed over

him downstairs. I was terrified, running to keep up, glancing at his

to the military hospital, watching him being wheeled into

treatment, Dennis told me that Ethan had been seriously injured and 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 and asked,

to the rooftop and wearing a suit. They knew Ethan's stubbornness,

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 lose

door finally opened. Seeing the doctor come

"Doctor, how is he?"

for an answer but terrified of what it

his mask, smiling with

made me cry with joy. Dennis

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,

the Grim Reaper said I hadn't loved my wife well enough or fulfilled my duties as a father, so he wouldn't take me. He

crying uncontrollably, wiping my

live a life of thrills. My heart is

smiled at me, letting my

you

concert was happening, performed

guitars, Jason was on the drums, and Frank had the bass. The four guys, now in their early thirties, sang

me while singing, his eyes sending little

handed him the 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 tourists. Ethan picked up Hunter, kissed him on the cheek, then lifted him high,

scene, I felt incredibly

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

A familiar voice

from the past with the most unfamiliar responses. Soon, someone ran up and blocked our way. A soaking wet Faye stood there, staring at

shocked, saying, "Ethan, you're

had been in the water many times was Faye. I had

at her calmly and indifferently. "Sorry, you

this, tears instantly welled up in her eyes. Ethan took my hand, smiled gently at me, and

the water dripping from her head and tried to smile

a

was clearly crying, clearly heartbroken, but she

"Thank you!" Ethan said.

back, handing Faye a souvenir we had bought

worked just now.

further away, I turned back. Faye was still

I no longer hated her. I waved at