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Scarlett was absolutely furious. \u201cVincent, you\u2019re being completely unreasonable. If you don\u2019t discipline her now, who do you expect will do it once she\u2019s out in the real world?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent fired back without an ounce of hesitation. \u201cShe\u2019s my daughter. I will be the one to protect her.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re not protecting her, you\u2019re spoiling her rotten!\u201d Scarlett snapped, her temper flaring. \u201cYou\u2019re just encouraging her worst behavior!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIs that so?\u201d Vincent replied, his voice dripping with cold indifference.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett was seething. \u201cBefore you say another word, Vincent, you should ask Sabrina. Go on, ask her what your precious little daughter has been doing at school.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
With that final retort, Scarlett turned on her heel and stormed off without a backward glance.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She was done with this conversation. Utterly exhausted, she couldn\u2019t bear to waste another breath on him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her self-righteous attitude only served to fuel Vincent\u2019s anger. She was the mother, for heaven\u2019s sake. She couldn\u2019t even be bothered to show up for Vanessa\u2019s kindergarten events, and now she had the nerve to try and shove all the parenting responsibilities onto him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent was growing more and more disillusioned with Scarlett. In the past, she had handled everything personally, tending to Vanessa\u2019s every need. But now? She couldn\u2019t even be bothered to deal with their own child.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cVincent.\u201d Just as Vincent was stewing in his resentment. Sabrina\u2019s voice called out softly from behind him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her gentle tone soothed some of the rage simmering inside him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cFinished your inquiries?\u201d Vincent looked at Sabrina, the icy edge in his eyes softening slightly, replaced by a flicker of warmth.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina walked over and naturally took her place beside Vincent. \u201cYes, all done,\u201d she replied.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sensing his lingering upset, she asked gently, \u201cWhat\u2019s wrong? Did you and Ms. Theron have an argument?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent didn\u2019t feel like discussing it. He shook his head. It\u2019s nothing. Let\u2019s go pick up Vanessa.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
But once they were in the car, Vincent just sat there, his hands on the wheel, making no move to start the engine.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina, seated in the passenger seat, watched him for a moment before asking, \u201cVincent, is something on your mind?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent recalled Scarlett\u2019s pointed words. A nagging unease made him ask, \u201cSabrina, has Vanessa been getting into any trouble at school?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina was the one who handled all of Vanessa\u2019s school related matters. If Scarlett claimed Vanessa was causing trouble, Sabrina would be the one to know.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina froze for a split second, then let out a light laug. \u201cVanessa is such a well-behaved child. How could she possibly get into any trouble?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent considered this and replied calmly, \u201cYou\u2019re righ I trust your judgment.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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With that, he finally started the car and pulled away.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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As they drove off, a faint trace of guilt crossed Sabrina\u2019s features. There were things she had chosen not to tell Vincent. She was afraid he might think she wasn\u2019t capable of taking proper care of Vanessa. It was better to keep some matters to herself than risk him doubting her competence.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Soon, they arrived outside the kindergarten.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just before the school day ended, Sabrina received a phone call from the institution.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat? There\u2019s a meeting starting right now?\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAlright, I\u2019ll be there as soon as I can.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina tried to beg off, but her excuses fell on deaf ears\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent told Sabrina to focus on her meeting, made a quick phone call, and arranged for a driver to take her there.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When school let out, Vincent personally went to pick up Vanessa. The teacher who saw him didn\u2019t mention any issues, which further convinced him that Vanessa hadn\u2019t done anything wrong.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In the car, Vanessa was feeling a mix of guilt over the incident at school and unease about her abrupt departure from Theron Manor the other day. All these emotions churned inside her, leaving her restless.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDad.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, sweetheart?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDid Mom call you today? Or\u2026 did you see her?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
For some reason, Vanessa was suddenly overwhelmed with a longing for Scarlett.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lately, it had been Sabrina handling all her school affairs.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina was nice, of course, but she seemed to belong on a stage, under the bright lights. She didn\u2019t wash Vanessa\u2019s underwear, she didn\u2019t sing lullabies, and the only hairstyle she ever managed was a simple ponytail\u2026\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her nails were always perfectly manicured, but she couldn\u2019t cook to save her life. Even the plain oatmeal prepared by Lily was so bland that Vanessa nearly gaggel eating it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But when Scarlett took care of her, she would create all sorts of adorable hairstyles, bake delicious snacks and cakes, and Vanessa\u2019s underwear was always fresh and clean\u2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent looked at Vanessa, a little confused by her question, but he kept his tone gentle. \u201cYes, I saw her today.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vanessa immediately perked up, straightening in her set. \u201cWas Mom\u2026 was she happy today?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent frowned slightly, not understanding the reason for her question. \u201cWhy do you ask?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vanessa hung her head, her voice thick with dejection.\u201d feel like\u2026 Mom doesn\u2019t love me anymore.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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angry. She had just calmly sent her back to Ravenshade Villa. That very calmness made Vanessa deeply\u00a0<\/p>\n
anxious.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Today at school, she had overheard another child saying that when someone stopped caring, it meant they\u2019d stopped loving you.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing Vanessa on the verge of tears, Vincent\u2019s heart ached. He gently stroked her cheek and asked softly, \u201cWhy would you think that, baby?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Tears welled up in Vanessa\u2019s eyes. \u201cMom used to make me all kinds of delicious food, she did my hair in pretty styles, she taught me how to read and draw\u2026 but now, she\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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