Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 259 Emily's Accident

On New Year's Day, Emily and I visited the cemetery.

It was my first time standing in front of her dad's grave. Memories from years ago and the guilt I'd been hiding in my heart came rushing back.

If her dad knew who I was, would he have been against us being together?

All I could do was take care of Emily and use all my love to heal her pain.

I didn't expect Emily to get into trouble so soon.

The day Arthur took Emily, thank goodness she still had the necklace with the tracking system on.

When I found her, Arthur had already taken off, and Emily was tied up in a wardrobe. Although I arrived fairly promptly, it might have been Arthur who made her recall her unhappy past, especially the child she lost because of him. That was why she was so devastated at that moment.

For days after, Emily was a mess. I coaxed her to eat, took her on walks, and comforted her, trying to cheer her up.

I was so grateful I gave her that necklace; otherwise, who knew what could've happened.

Zachary slipped away quietly, just two days before his guy got arrested. He was smart; he must've sensed something and planned ahead.

I wasn't worried about him getting away. Emily had given the necklace to Bella. As long as he was with Bella and she kept wearing that necklace, we'd find him.

After his guy got arrested, they spilled the beans about Zachary, and the cops put out a wanted notice. We already knew where Zachary was. The notice was for Rhyns. If he had any ties with Zachary, he'd show up before Zachary got caught, trying to find him before the cops did.

One night, Frank called us to the Midnight Bar; he wanted to mediate the conflict between Oliver and me.

Honestly, I was never really mad at Oliver. I never thought our friendship was that fragile. I figured he just needed time.

Oliver didn't want to drink with me at first, but once he got drunk, he wouldn't let go of me. "I'm worse off than a beggar; I don't have any family or a partner," he said.

After all these years, our friendship meant something. I understood Oliver; he couldn't be as carefree and heartless as he pretended. He seemed indifferent, but he was the most sentimental, so he found it hardest to let go.

My relationship with Oliver was a lot like Emily's with Bella. So when Emily found out Zachary was wanted and Bella was on the run with him, she couldn't handle it.

I went with Emily to the old place to get the gifts Bella had given her. Emily told me the story behind each gift in such detail, down to the smallest specifics. She hadn't forgotten a thing, even after all these years.

Listening to Emily's sad stories felt like a heavy stone pressing on my chest, making it hard to breathe.

was caused by Victor, and now, the pain from her best friend's situation was

I had no choice. I took that path because I had no other options at the time. If I could've handled it without

night, I got a text from Arthur. He threatened me with Emily

in the middle of the

only two goals: money or revenge for the

explosion went off nearby. The sky lit up

the roadside, squinting

several fire trucks arrived, with firefighters rushing out to put out the fire. Luckily, they

the fire was out, I still didn't see Arthur. When I called him back, his phone was off. He

had his reasons for suspicion, but I would never admit to something I didn't do. After Richard made a scene and left, Emily asked if it had

I could only say,

"I trust

words were enough to comfort

check the surveillance footage. Besides seeing my own car and the fire trucks arriving later,

one thing: Arthur lured me there, and this whole mess was likely tied to

last night, Arthur seemed to have vanished into thin air again. His phone

he was hiding out of guilt for something

once. Rhyns, Zachary, Arthur, Faris-our lives were getting turned upside down.

in the shadows would seize the opportunity to act. Even if I was being paranoid about Rhyns and he actually knew nothing, at least Arthur had a vengeful mindset. Ever since he returned from Sunhaven City, his behavior had been almost deranged. An

her up and drop her off

unexpectedly out of

a message; Rhyns is making

from Dennis while

night, and Rhyns would be

Years ago, during the capture of Drew, it was said that Rhyns was involved. Even after all these years, the police

been seen going up. This meant that Zachary might not be connected to Rhyns. Rhyns choosing to act now must

replied: [Is Emily

I

I just picked her up from work and am

get her home safely, and then we'll prepare

Dennis: [Don't worry.]

to Lonehawk's info, the deal was going down at

my computer, went to the restroom to wash my face,

the opportunity came, even if we weren't