Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 256 I Will Bring Her Back

Emily didn't quite buy my story. I knew she had a tendency to overthink when she was home alone, so I sent her some pics of the hotel to ease her mind.

Honestly, I used to think business trips were no different from being at home since I was always by myself anyway. Evenings were spent flipping through the newspaper or watching TV in the hotel, and time just flew by. But ever since Emily came into my life, business trips became unbearable. Every day without her felt like torture.

So, I hustled to wrap up my work and came back two days early, but I didn't tell Emily. I wanted to surprise her.

But Emily wasn't home. From the balcony, I saw her getting out of Faris's car.

The more I cared, the more sensitive I got. At that moment, I was fuming. I was mad she didn't listen to me. I had clearly told her to stay away from him. But mostly, I was scared. I was terrified Emily would leave me.

It wasn't exactly a fight because we both stayed pretty calm, but I think we were both deeply hurt inside.

Emily seemed to know something. Even though I met Faye on this business trip, I didn't do anything to betray Emily. But Emily questioned me with such certainty, like she had some proof of my infidelity.

I suddenly felt so drained. I remember when we first got together, even just sitting quietly and chatting about mundane things felt like pure bliss. It seemed like we were both hedgehogs, constantly hurting each other. I thought we both needed to cool off, so I left.

That night, I hit up Blue Ocean Bar, played cards, and drank with a few friends, just letting loose.

When my temper flared, I forgot all of Emily's reminders. I even wished the strong liquor would make me seriously ill. I liked the way she took care of me by the bedside, enjoying the warmth she gave me at that time.

"You guys keep playing, I'm heading out," Jason said, coming back from a phone call and grabbing his coat from the sofa before leaving.

"Why are you leaving? We're just getting into it," Frank said, but Jason was already gone.

We kept playing cards and drinking. When I was drunk, I saw couples coming and going in the bar, and I suddenly missed Emily.

I thought to myself, 'What is she doing alone at home? Is she still sulking? Is she stubbornly skipping dinner? Is she sitting in the living room waiting for me to come home?'

I stood up shakily and said, "I'm going home too."

On the way back, I made up my mind. I thought, 'I need to apologize. When I get home, I'll sincerely apologize to her and make it up to her. If she hasn't eaten, I'll whip up some pasta...'

But the house was dark. When I opened the door, the whole place was pitch black and empty, just like the years I was single, coming home every day to a heavy loneliness.

was gone too. When I called her phone, it

everywhere, checking all the

angrily questioning, "Ethan, what's going on with you two?

leaned back

"I do," I said.

care about her, then treat her well, okay? You should see how much she loves you. If you love each other, can't you just be together without all this drama? She cares about you so much, but you

I could somewhat understand her

I'll definitely find her and

of Starlight City until midnight. Finally, I parked by the roadside, rolled down the window, lit a cigarette, and watched people enjoying the nightlife, coming and going from

the things I said during our argument. They were indeed harsh. Emily was sensitive and fragile; I shouldn't have

was true that our daily life had become exhausting, but life itself was tiring. Behind happiness, there was always some degree of fatigue. Ultimately, it was because I

down, I got a text

you don't know how to cherish

Martin's words seemed a bit gloating, but this message instantly lifted my

[Grandpa, Emily is with you,

over. She's still mad at you. Wait until she calms down, then come and apologize to Emily. And

like years to me. I must've replayed the

up, got out of bed, and walked to the balcony, only to

It's snowing, so we can't go out to buy groceries. Here's your chance

change clothes, and then went to the supermarket to

mix of excitement and nerves. I didn't know if

Emily who opened the door for me. She still seemed angry, so I decided

to argue about winning or losing. I was willing to put aside my pride in front of Emily because these

one of Jason and Emily as kids. Martin mentioned how Jason had stubbornly refused to move when he was a child, whether intentionally or not;

smiled naturally. Maybe I was the only one

Martin had a great relationship with her. In Martin's eyes, Grandma was a beautiful and capable woman. Martin said that back then, they rarely saw

probably trying to subtly let me know to cherish my relationship with

envied and yearned for the kind of love they had in their

good as they were now, their hearts must

do the dishes. When I finished, Jason and Emily

hit me square in the face.

was like