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No one could tell where the little girl found such strength, but her shove actually sent Scarlett stumbling backward several steps. When Scarlett finally regained her balance, she simply stood there, staring at Vanessa in stunned silence.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She had watched Vanessa grow from infancy, documenting every milestone on her phone. Yet now, the very rose she had nurtured with such devotion was telling her to get lost.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The pain struck like a thousand arrows piercing her heart.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett didn\u2019t utter a word-only let out a bitter, hollow laugh before sinking onto the nearby sofa. She stared blankly ahead as silent tears traced paths down her cheeks.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vanessa stood frozen, realizing she had gone too far. She wanted to call out \u201cMom\u201d, but the word lodged in her throat.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett remained seated for what felt like an eternity, until her tears had run dry.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Finally, Vanessa couldn\u2019t bear the silence any longer. Tentatively, she whispered, \u201cMom?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett wiped her tears and looked toward Vanessa. \u201cYes\u201d Her voice was raspy, but her tone was now eerily calm.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI want to call Dad,\u201d Vanessa said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She didn\u2019t truly want to speak with Vincent-she only wanted to see if Scarlett would still react.\u00a0<\/p>\n
And when Scarlett did, Vanessa felt a wave of relief. There was no need to apologize now. Besides, in her mind, she hadn\u2019t done anything wrong.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cGo ahead,\u201d Scarlett replied, her voice cold and distant.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vanessa could feel the emotional chasm widening between them, but she reassured herself that Scarlett loved her too much to stay angry for long.\u00a0<\/p>\n
So, in the heavy silence, she dialed Vincent\u2019s number.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He answered quickly, but it was Sabrina\u2019s voice that came through. \u201cVanessa.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vanessa nearly exclaimed \u201cSabrina!\u201d but caught herself, ware of Scarlett\u2019s presence. \u201cWhere\u2019s Dad?\u201d she asked instead.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The room was so quiet Scarlett could hear every word from the speaker.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYour dad\u2019s in the shower. Should I bring him the phone\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vanessa shook her head, her voice tinged with melancholy. \u201cNo, it\u2019s okay. Just talk with me for a bit.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat\u2019s wrong? You sound upset,\u201d Sabrina replied, immediately sensing her mood.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vanessa stole a glance at Scarlett before answering. \u201cNothing really. I\u2019m just bored. Kind of wish I was back at Ravenshade Villa.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ll tell Vincent. We can come pick you up, okay?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Vanessa remembered her promise to Vincent and declined. \u201cNo, it\u2019s fine. I\u2019ll come back tomorrow.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina\u2019s tone grew concerned. \u201cIs someone bothering you there?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Scarlett listened to every word exchanged between Vanessa and Sabrina. A cynical thought crossed her mind-was Sabrina\u2019s concern truly genuine? But then, a Vincent\u2019s daughter, Vanessa would naturally receive kindness from Sabrina, if only for his sake. Still, Scarlett doubted that such affection ran deep.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSabrina, no one\u2019s bothering me. It\u2019s just\u2026 everyone her wants to hug me and kiss me, and they all smell strange-not like you. You always smell so nice.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vanessa had slipped back into her habit of speaking without filter.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett couldn\u2019t listen any longer. It was the same old complaints about the Theron family. She clenched her fists and quietly made a decision.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After Vanessa ended the call, Scarlett rose and walked over to her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing Scarlett approach, Vanessa suddenly grew nervous. If Mom tries to hug me now, I\u2019ll hug her back. I\u2019ll hug her tight.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But when Scarlett drew near, she simply bent down and met Vanessa\u2019s gaze. \u201cDo you want to go home?\u201d Her voice was soft, her expression calm and free of anger.\u00a0<\/p>\n
For a moment, Vanessa felt as if her gentle, loving mother had returned. Letting her guard down, she confessed, \u201cYes, I do.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett smiled, her expression growing even warmer. \u201cThen pack your things. I\u2019ll take you home.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vanessa was taken aback by how readily Scarlett agreed, yet something felt unsettling. \u201cBut Dad said-\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett gently interrupted, \u201cIf you want to go, we\u2019ll go. Il take you.\u201d If being here makes her so uncomfortable, why force her to stay?\u00a0<\/p>\n
She\u2019d met the Therons. There was no need for her to return.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing the resolve in Scarlett\u2019s eyes, Vanessa nervously agreed. \u201cOkay.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett gave her a light pat on the head. \u201cGo pack.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
When they descended the stairs, only the housekeepers were cleaning the living room. With no family members in sight, Scarlett felt a faint sense of relief.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But Vanessa glanced around uneasily. \u201cMom, shouldn\u2019t we say goodbye to Grandpa and Grandma?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett simply took her hand. \u201cThere\u2019s no need.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vanessa grew even more unsettled, yet she couldn\u2019t den how out of place she felt in the Theron Manor.\u00a0<\/p>\n
On the drive back to Ravenshade Villa, Scarlett didn\u2019t speak a single word to Vanessa.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vanessa didn\u2019t dare play on her phone. She kept wanting to say something-to break the silence-but no words came.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Awakened Housewife: Ignore Betrayer\u2019s Begs\u00a0<\/p>\n
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