Silent Dreams Never Die — Author: John Miller 426
Awakened Housewife Ignore Betrayer’s Begs
Chapter 426 Unwelcome Morning Guests
Hearing Clara, Scarlett glanced at the clock. It was already eight.
It was winter. Preschool started at eight–thirty.
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Seeing they were about to be late, Scarlett quickly got off the bed. She took Clara’s hand. “Then I will take you.”
Just as she straightened up and turned toward the bedroom door, she looked up and saw Damian standing there.
There was no usual smile on his face, nor his typical playful expression. He stood under the hallway light, his complexion looking a little pale, which sent a flutter of unease through Scarlett.
He never looked like this normally.
The most common expression she’d seen in his eyes was that roguish, teasing glint.
But now, he looked weary and burdened.
Scarlett opened her mouth to speak, but Clara got there first. She walked over and took Damian’s large hand. “Damian.”
Damian bent down. He reached out and gently smoothed Clara’s hair. “You look very pretty today, Clara.”
Clara beamed a sweet smile. “And you looked really cool.”
Hearing this, a faint smile finally touched Damian’s lips. He ruffled her hair. “You have much better taste than your aunt.”
Clara giggled, then asked, “Damian, do you need to talk to Auntie alone?”
Damian straightened up. He glanced at Scarlett, then smiled down at Clara. “That’s okay. I just came to check on her. If she’s alright, I should get going.”
As he finished speaking, Scarlett walked over. She took Clara’s hand. “Alright, let’s get you to school, or you’ll be late.”
Hearing this, Damian spoke up quickly, “I’ll come with you. Violet specifically asked me to take Clara to preschool.”
Scarlett was momentarily surprised. After a brief hesitation, she didn’t object. She simply nodded. “Alright.”
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So, Scarlett led Clara out first, with Damian following behind.
Just as they were about to head downstairs, Scarlett caught sight of Vincent and Vanessa coming through the front door.
Her heart skipped a beat, and her steps faltered.
Worried Vincent might see him, Scarlett pulled Clara back slightly and turned to Damian. “Go back into my room and wait there for a moment.”
Hearing this, Damian looked at her, puzzled.
Scarlett gestured discreetly toward the staircase. “Vincent’s here.”
Damian’s brow furrowed. A note of displeasure entered his voice. “Let him come. I’m not afraid of him.”
But Scarlett’s face was etched with clear worry. Seeing her anxious expression, he reluctantly gave in. “Fine. I’ll wait inside.”
Once Damian was back in the room, Scarlett felt a wave of relief.
She was afraid that if Vincent saw Damian, his temper might flare, and her family could get caught in the crossfire.
She could handle a lot of things, but she truly cared about protecting her family.
Looking downstairs again, she saw Vincent had already led Vanessa to the sofa, where they sat down.
Nathan, Violet, and Henry had all left for the day. Only Diana was home.
Diana had also seen Vincent and Vanessa arrive. She looked momentarily confused and unsure how to react.
Then, Vincent addressed her. “Mrs. Theron,”
Hearing him use this more formal address, Diana felt a flicker of discomfort and had no desire to engage. But with Vanessa present, she felt she should set a proper example. She replied with a faint, polite nod. “Vincent.”
After receiving her acknowledgment, Vincent asked, “Is Scarlett here?”
Diana’s eyes flickered almost imperceptibly toward the upstairs landing, but she kept her composure. “She’s upstairs, probably helping Clara get ready for school.”
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She said this a bit more loudly than necessary, indirectly signaling to Scarlett.
Once seated, Vanessa curled up on the sofa. She hadn’t fully recovered and still felt weak.
Had she been feeling better, she might have made a comment about Scarlett not loving or wanting her.
But with Scarlett not in sight, Vanessa didn’t have the energy to say anything.
Diana looked at Vanessa, her eyes growing moist. They didn’t see each other often, but Diana was very fond of her granddaughter.
Even though Vanessa wasn’t particularly warm toward her, Diana approached carefully. “Vanessa, sweetheart, have you had any breakfast?”
Vanessa opened her eyes and looked at Diana. She shook her head but didn’t speak.
Seeing this, Diana reached out and lovingly smoothed her hair. “What would you like to eat, darling? Tell Grandma, and I’ll make it for you right away.”
Vanessa thought seriously for a moment, but she had no appetite. She started to say, “I don’t
wan-”
Before she could finish, Vincent spoke to Diana. “Some plain toast or a bowl of oatmeal would be fine, thank you.”
Hearing this, Diana readily agreed. “Of course. I’ll make it right away.”
Scarlett stood on the second–floor landing, taking in the quiet scene unfolding downstairs.
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