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Chapter 42 Whispers of the Past\u00a0<\/p>\n
The moment she answered the call, a wider smile spread across her face. \u201cClara.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAuntie, Vanessa got into trouble at kindergarten today.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett\u2019s heart gave a little lurch at the news. \u201cWhat happened?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
49 Finished\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cApparently, a little boy accidentally knocked over her water bottle,\u201d Clara explained. \u201cAnd she spat at him. She even threatened him, saying her dad would come and deal with him.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett\u2019s voice grew stern. \u201cDid the teacher contact the parents?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah, a very pretty lady showed up. I\u2019m not sure how she handled it, but she didn\u2019t stay long after.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett knew that had to have been Sabrina.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cClara, thanks for telling me. Have you had lunch yet?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI have. What about you, Auntie?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, I\u2019m eating right now.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAuntie\u2026 are you upset?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett paused before replying, \u201cI\u2019m okay.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
But the truth was, she was far from okay. She\u2019d raised Vanessa all on her own, poured every bit of herself into her\u2014and now, seeing her act so spiteful? How could she ever feel at ease?\u00a0<\/p>\n
After she hung up the phone, Scarlett lost all interest in eating. Worry for Vanessa sat on her chest like a heavy stone-no matter what she did, she couldn\u2019t shake it off.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nolan could tell she was in a quiet funk, and he had the good sense not to badger her into talking.\u00a0<\/p>\n
They got through the rest of the meal and then headed out of the restaurant side by side.\u00a0<\/p>\n
They\u2019d barely reached the entrance when Daniel and Harris walked in the other way.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett caught sight of them, but she didn\u2019t even give a iny nod-she just walked right past, not saying a word.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nolan stuck right by her side, never falling a step behind\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWait, what was that about?\u201d Daniel stared after Scarlett retreating figure, completely battled.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Harris just shrugged. \u201cHow should I know?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
In their experience, Scarlett was like persistent glue-anytime she spotted them, she\u2019d latch on, desperate for any chance to get to Vincent. But just now, she had oked straight through them and kept walking?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Daniel couldn\u2019t process it. \u201cWas that really Scarlett? Am seeing things?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Harris gave him a nudge. \u201cLet\u2019s go. Vincent\u2019s probably waiting.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Daniel allowed himself to be steered into the restaurant still muttering, \u201cSeriously, did she not see us? Or\u00a0<\/p>\n
09:26 Wed, Jan 7 uuu.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 42 Whispers of the Past\u00a0<\/p>\n
has she lost her mind?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u0f25.82%\u00a0<\/p>\n
Finished\u00a0<\/p>\n
He kept up his bewildered commentary all the way to the private room, with Harris offering noncommittal\u00a0<\/p>\n
responses.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It wasn\u2019t until they entered and saw Vincent that Daniel inally dialed it back.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But once they were seated for lunch, he couldn\u2019t contain himself any longer. He scooted his chair closer to Vincent, adopting a conspiratorial tone. \u201cHey, guess who we just saw?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent detested guessing games. He didn\u2019t even look up from his meal. \u201cWho?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cScarlett. Your wife,\u201d Daniel announced.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent showed no reaction whatsoever, continuing to eat as if he hadn\u2019t heard.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Daniel was irked. \u201cVincent, I\u2019m telling you, she completely blanked me. She used to cling to me, always asking where you were. Today? It was like I was invisible It\u2019s like she\u2019s a different person. Someone must have messed with her head!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent remained unmoved, his expression flat. \u201cI wouldn\u2019t know.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Daniel was utterly perplexed. \u201cVincent, did she\u2026 did she ask you for a divorce or something?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent set his fork down and shot Daniel a brief, cool glance. \u201cNo.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
A thought dawned on Daniel. \u201cMaybe\u2026 maybe she\u2019s found someone else?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He remembered now-he\u2019d seen Scarlett having dinner with that same man more than once. Something felt off about the whole situation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
At the mention of Nolan, Vincent fell silent for a moment.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After a pause, he finally responded to Daniel, his tone nonchalant, \u201cMaybe.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent seemed completely unbothered, which only agitated Daniel more. \u201cVincent, come on, you\u2019re Vincent. How can you let someone disrespect you like this?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent didn\u2019t respond, his mood seemingly unaffected his indifference clear.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Harris chimed in then, \u201cScarlett is far too devoted to Vincent. There\u2019s no way she\u2019d ever cheat. Daniel, you\u2019re overthinking this.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Daniel shot Harris a look before turning back to Vincent \u201cIf you don\u2019t want to deal with this, I\u2019ll handle it for you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent had heard enough. He stood up, grabbed his jacket, and headed for the door.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Daniel stood too, calling after him, \u201cDon\u2019t worry, bro. I\u2019ll take care of it. It\u2019ll be handled perfectly.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent simply tossed back a dismissive, \u201cDo what you want.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
With what he took as tacit permission, Daniel felt empowered to act. He pulled out his phone and sent a message to one of his contacts. \u201cI need you to look into omeone for me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Soon enough, Nolan\u2019s information appeared on Daniel\u2019s screen.\u00a0<\/p>\n
09:26 Wed, Jan\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 42 Whispers of the Past\u00a0<\/p>\n
He had to admit, Nolan\u2019s resume was impressive.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Finished\u00a0<\/p>\n
But anyone who dared to make a move on Vincent\u2019s woman was signing his own professional death warrant.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Daniel issued a new order. \u201cErase him from the medical community.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
On the weekend, Nolan arrived at Theron Manor to pick Scarlett up for the lecture at the medical school.\u00a0<\/p>\n
They arrived five minutes early, but the best seats were ready taken, forcing them to sit in the front row.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Since she wasn\u2019t officially one of Thomas\u2019 students, Scarlett couldn\u2019t help but feel a little out of place and nervous sitting so prominently.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Send Gifts\u00a0<\/p>\n
1.0K\u00a0<\/p>\n
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09:26 Wed, Jan 7\u00a0<\/p>\n
Awakened Housewife: Ignore Betrayer\u2019s Begs.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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