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Upon hearing the adults\u2019 harsh words, Vanessa immediately jumped to her feet, ready to defend herself. \u201cYou\u2019re the disgusting ones! You\u2019re the ones who were picked up off the street!\u201d she shouted back.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But the parents weren\u2019t about to be intimidated by a small child. One of them retorted sharply, \u201cLook at you, so young and already talking back to adults. You have no manners at all. Your mother probably spends all her time primping and chasing after men-must have forgotten to teach you how to behave properly!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The commotion at the table grew loud enough for Scarlett, seated nearby, to hear every cruel word. She stood up abruptly, strode over, and with one swift motion, knocked the washbasin clattering from the table. She fixed a cold, fierce glare on the woman who had spoken. \u201cIf you have issues with adults, settle them with adults. But how dare you drag a child into this?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
In the midst of the confrontation, Vanessa, feeling utterly humiliated and hurt, turned and ran off.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing Vanessa flee, Sabrina quickly excused herself and hurried after her. \u201cVanessa!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett\u2019s imposing presence and sharp retort had silenced the critical woman, who, realizing she was in the wrong, shut her mouth and retreated.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina chased after Vanessa but soon lost sight of her. Panicked, she pulled out her phone and called\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cVincent, have you arrived yet? Vanessa was just verbally attacked and she ran off. I can\u2019t find her anywhere.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent had promised to attend the parent-child event today, though he had planned to arrive a little later.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing that Vanessa had been bullied, Vincent frowned \u201cUnderstood. I\u2019ll be there shortly.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina, feeling deeply uneasy, apologized, \u201cVincent, I\u2019m so sorry. I failed to protect Vanessa.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent didn\u2019t blame her. \u201cYou have a gentle nature. I know this isn\u2019t your fault. I\u2019ll handle it when I get\u00a0<\/p>\n
there.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
After hanging up, Sabrina turned and saw Scarlett approaching, her face etched with worry as she called out Vanessa\u2019s name.\u00a0<\/p>\n
At that moment, Sabrina\u2019s finger was still bleeding from her broken nail. Though it throbbed with pain, she\u00a0<\/p>\n
couldn\u2019t focus on her own discomfort now.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vanessa was missing. She felt she had no way to face Vincent.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing Scarlett approach, Sabrina called out cautiously, Ms. Theron.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett looked at her with a cold, piercing gaze. \u201cWhere is Vanessa?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina pointed vaguely in a direction. \u201cShe probably went that way.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Without another word, Scarlett stepped past Sabrina an hurried off.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The school event was still ongoing, Clara, worried about Scarlett, asked Violet to help search for Vanessa.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett checked every classroom but found no trace of Vanessa.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Finally, she headed toward the restroom.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Just as she was about to enter, she encountered Vincent merging, carrying a sobbing Vanessa in his arms.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vanessa had clearly been crying hard. She clung to Vincent\u2019s shoulder, her small body still shaking with occasional sobs.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent\u2019s large hand gently rubbed her back, both comforting her and ensuring she didn\u2019t slip from his hold.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett\u2019s heart ached at the sight of her distressed daughter. She called out softly, \u201cVanessa.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent\u2019s expression was icy, his eyes frosty and accusatory as they settled on Scarlett. The chill in his gaze felt almost suffocating.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSo this is what you call \u2018having important business to attend to\u2019?\u201d he asked, his voice low and heavy with accusation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
His words were barely moving, yet each one carried the weight of his disappointment and anger.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Earlier, in the restroom, Vanessa had cried her heart out to him. Through her tears, Vincent had managed to piece together what had happened.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He had learned that Scarlett\u2019s so-called \u201cimportant business\u201d was simply assisting Clara with her performance. He now understood why people had been gossiping about Vanessa, and he knew about Sabrina\u2019s broken nail, injured while trying to stand up for Vanessa\u2026\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett guessed that Vanessa must have told Vincent everything. Yet, she refused to be intimidated by his imposing presence.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She replied calmly, \u201cYes, I made a promise to Clara first\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent saw not a trace of guilt in her demeanor-only a stubborn insistence on her own righteousness. He sneered coldly, \u201cYou truly believe you\u2019re justified in this don\u2019t you?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
To Vincent, Scarlett\u2019s failure to prioritize Vanessa was an unforgivable error.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But he had no idea how emotionally numb and resigned Scarlett had become inside.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett had no desire to explain herself to Vincent. \u201cThink whatever you wish,\u201d she stated flatly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent felt a profound sense of disappointment. He adjusted his grip on Vanessa and made to leave. As he did, he said to Scarlett, \u201cIf you have no intention of properly caring for Vanessa, then stay out of her life from now on.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
With that, he began walking away, Vanessa in his arms, rushing past Scarlett.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett\u2019s voice stopped him. \u201cThat suits me perfectly.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent halted, turning to glare at her. \u201cYou\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He had spoken harshly out of anger, frustrated that Scalett seemed to care so little for Vanessa.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But he hadn\u2019t expected Scarlett to agree so readily, so coldly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The woman who had once cherished their daughter above all else seemed to have vanished.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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The person standing before him now felt like a complete stranger.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Scarlett took a step forward, meeting Vincent\u2019s gaze directly. \u201cSince you\u2019ve said it, let me make myself clear as well. Starting today, I will no longer involve myself in any matters concerning Vanessa.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
This wasn\u2019t a statement made in the heat of the moment. It was a resolution she had already firmly settled\u00a0<\/p>\n
in her heart.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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