Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Everyone at the hospital kept staring at us. It was clear we were the day's hot gossip.

Arthur walked over, grabbed Vivian, and handed me a bank card. "There's ten grand on this. Sign the divorce papers and move out, and I'll give you the PIN." He'd planned this for a while, and I hadn't seen it coming. I still hoped we could work things out.

I didn't take the card but just glared at them. Suddenly, Vivian snatched it from Arthur and threw it at my face.

The card hit the corner of my eye, leaving a small cut. I covered my eye, staring at the card on the ground, feeling nothing but sadness.

Vivian was right. As a nurse, I had little power to fight back. I might get crushed by their influence and public opinion.

When Arthur proposed, I warned him about my mom being in a vegetative state. He promised we'd face it together. Now, he wanted out just as strongly.

I looked at Arthur, sad. "Arthur, do you think ten grand can clear your conscience? My time is worth more than that."NôvelDrama.Org content rights.

I tried to stay calm, but my voice trembled.

Arthur knew he was wrong. He tried to defend himself but stayed silent.

Vivian laughed. "Time? Emily, any man would rather be alone than be with you."

I looked at Arthur, who looked embarrassed. He must've told Vivian about us sleeping in separate rooms.

I turned to Vivian. "Yeah, marrying me might be worse than being alone, but to you, he's just a tool."

It was the harshest thing I'd ever said. Furious, Vivian charged at me and pushed me to the ground.

I landed on medical waste and glass shards. My hands, back, and legs got cut. I gritted my teeth, staying silent.

More people gathered to watch. Vivian tried to hit me again, but Arthur held her back.

"Enough, Vivian," he said, not wanting a scene.

"Feeling sorry for her?" Vivian mocked.

Arthur stayed silent, but I laughed. "We've been married two years. Of course, he feels sorry for me." "Shameless!" Vivian pushed Arthur away and raised her hand to hit me.

I braced for the slap, but it didn't come. I opened my eyes and saw someone else holding her wrist.