Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 260 My Choice

The person on the other end of the line said, "Ethan, your wife and mistress are with us. If you want them alive, come alone. Don't try any tricks. If you dare call the police, you'll find their bodies at the bottom of the cliff." I gripped the steering wheel tightly and got straight to the point while driving. "How much do you want?"

To my surprise, the other side snorted, "Money? Faris doesn't need money."

They gave me an address and hung up. The address matched the location shown on my phone.

The traffic finally cleared up. I tossed my phone aside and floored the gas pedal, racing to the destination as fast as I could.

The road up the mountain was winding, but I didn't slow down at all and sped straight to the top.

There was still unmelted snow at the peak, and the cold wind was howling.

Seeing Emily and Faye tied up together at the edge of the cliff, I knew that the taut string between us had finally snapped.

That was the hardest decision I've ever had to make in my life.

They were given the freedom to speak, but Emily remained silent while Faye kept begging me, pleading for me to take her away.

At that moment, I was extremely conflicted. I didn't want either of them to die. If someone had to die to atone for this, I would rather it be me.

If Faye had fallen off the cliff, I would have broken down. After losing Fiona, I can't let her follow the same fate.

For Faris, he had just lost a loved one. I couldn't determine if someone who had just experienced such a loss was rational. But I had reason to believe he wouldn't kill Emily. However, with Faye, I couldn't take that gamble.

Faye kept begging me, saying she didn't want to die like Fiona. Her pleas disturbed my thoughts, while Emily's silence had already left me in turmoil.

I knew that making that choice would break Emily's heart and leave her in despair, but it was the only choice I could make.

From the moment I made the decision to the moment I left with Faye, Emily never looked up at me. I knew that the calmer she appeared, the more desperate she felt.

Years later, I let go of all my burdens. I was no longer Ethan, and my family with Emily and our two children was my everything. I often thought back to that choice, and I believed that no matter who was in my place, it would have been a difficult decision.

Because no matter what I chose, it was wrong. I would be blamed and scorned.

But for me, maybe this was the only way for Emily and me to find a way out of a desperate situation.

I tried to keep my emotions in check, glanced at my watch, and realized the time for the Rhyns deal was coming up. I pulled out my phone to call Dennis, but it was dead.

I couldn't waste any more time, so I took Faye down the mountain, driving like a maniac.

wasn't just because I was in a hurry, but also because of the self-loathing I felt for hurting the person I cared

in fear, "Ethan,

ease up and kept

while the Rhyns deal was at a farm in the eastern suburbs, completely in the opposite

to take you, so if I'm going to hell, you're coming with

gripping the steering wheel tightly,

trembled and said, "Ethan, what's wrong with you?

I fell silent.

reached the city center, I pulled

unlocked the

the car. "Ethan, where are you going?" she asked cautiously from

her again. I

distance. When

down the window, and the cold air rushed in, bringing with

a trap!" the woman whispered, then raised her voice apologetically, stammering, "Sorry, I threw

into her pocket and pulled out a few hundred-dollar bills. She

and I decided against getting out.

The man said, "Dakato, what's going on? Did you and Faris have

on, get inside. Don't stay out here in the cold. Faris will be worried if you get

they became smaller and smaller shadows in the

I found a spot to park by the

melted, but tonight felt exceptionally cold, like

the passenger door opened, and Dennis got in,

deal. Rhyns turned it into a dinner gathering at the last minute. It seems he's starting to suspect Lonehawk. This was likely a fake tip to test Lonehawk." So, for this fake tip, I left Emily, the

of a broken heart. Thinking of this, I felt a twist of pain in my heart, an indescribable ache spreading through my chest. I slumped forward, resting my forehead on

else there. Rhyns is a suspicious man; any stranger entering would catch his attention. Luckily, a distant relative of mine works as a cook there. When I went in, he saw me and greeted me, which helped cover for me. Not long after, there was a commotion outside, and Dakato pointed to a plate of seafood, saying it smelled fishy and had it removed. When she said that, I was standing at the kitchen door. I understood her meaning and texted everyone to retreat. I tried to call you, but your phone was dead. Luckily, you arrived a bit late. Since we didn't act tonight, Rhyns probably won't suspect Lonehawk anymore. Rhyns will likely make

quietly, and I

did you find Emily?" Dennis

lifted my head, leaning back in the seat with my eyes

long while, I swallowed hard and said

a faint mistiness, making everything in my vision

sorry, it was my oversight today,"

Emily being

contact Lonehawk proactively. To avoid causing him trouble, wait for news from him and Dakato." After parting

was nothing there except broken

room filled with Emily's scent. Her nightgown was still on