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Vincent\u2019s text came through, \u201cTake something for the fever. I\u2019m not a doctor. Lily\u2019s home-have her put Vanessa to bed.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Reading those words, Scarlett felt a profound sense of disorientation. She recognized each word individually, but strung together, they felt icy and detached, as if they\u2019d been sent by a complete stranger.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In the aftermath of that incident, she had genuinely struggled with a low mood for some time. She later discovered that Vincent hadn\u2019t been present during her illness because he was out helping his assistant settle a personal vendetta.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He seemed to care for so many people. Yet Scarlett, as his lawful wife, didn\u2019t even rank among them.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The thought carved a deep sadness within her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Shaking off the memory, Scarlett lifted her gaze to Vincent. \u201cWho needs the surgery?\u201d she asked.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent sidestepped the question. \u201cThat\u2019s not your concern.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett didn\u2019t press. \u201cI can\u2019t make decisions for Nolan, especially not while he\u2019s hospitalized and his own condition is still uncertain. Whether he\u2019s even medically fit to operate is a separate issue entirely.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a critical procedure,\u201d Vincent stated bluntly. \u201cI\u2019ve consulted numerous specialists-he\u2019s the only one who can perform it.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett\u2019s mind went momentarily blank, recalling Nolan\u2019s earlier reassurance-he had told her to trust that he could handle Daniel\u2019s aggression. Now, perhaps, this surgery Vincent mentioned was the very opportunity Nolan needed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Even so, Scarlett held her ground. \u201cYou should speak with him directly. I don\u2019t have the right to make choices for someone else.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent was silent for a long moment. \u201cScarlett, this is a genuine emergency,\u201d he finally said, his tone strained. \u201cIf I could secure Nolan\u2019s agreement on my own, I wouldn\u2019t be standing here, wasting my breath.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She could sense Vincent\u2019s frustration mounting.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett looked at him, a bitter smile touching her lips. \u201cAn emergency? So your problems are always paramount, while others\u2019 simply don\u2019t matter?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Just yesterday, she had been frantic, unable to reach Nolan, rushing to Sea City in a panic. And how had they treated her then? Why did his needs suddenly become so urgent just because he required assistance now?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent clearly had no interest in rehashing the past. He cut straight to the point, \u201cDaniel\u2019s mother had a sudden medical crisis and was hospitalized. She\u2019s been diagnosed with a brain tumor compressing nerves. She\u2019s his utmost priority, and Nolan is the only surgeon for the job. You\u2019re close to him. If you ask, he\u2019ll agree. If I approach him\u2026 what outcome do you honestly expect?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett refused to play along. \u201cHow should I know?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent\u2019s patience evaporated. His expression turned cold as he issued a threat. \u201cFine, don\u2019t help. A single phone call from me is all it would take to drag the entire Theron family into this mess.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Anger flared in Scarlett, sharpening her retort. \u201cVincent, you always assume the world revolves around you. If Daniel had done to you what he did to Nolan, could you simply let it go?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent remained silent.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett pressed on, \u201cIf you want to target my family, go ahead. But consider this-after pulling a stunt like that, do you truly believe Nolan would still agree to perform the surgery?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent simply stared at her for an extended moment, then turned on his heel and left without another word.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett didn\u2019t follow. Instead, she stepped into the observation room.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Inside, Nolan lay on the hospital bed, seemingly asleep.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But his sleep was light. The sound of her entrance made his eyes flutter open immediately.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Recognizing Scarlett, a look of profound embarrassment crossed his features, as if he\u2019d been caught in his most vulnerable state.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He tried to sit up, but Scarlett quickly moved to gently press his hand down. \u201cNolan, don\u2019t move.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ignoring her, Nolan pushed himself up, leaning back against the bed rail. His lips were pale as he offered her a sad, weary smile. \u201cI must look quite pathetic to you right now.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett\u2019s eyes stung, and she looked down, her vision blurring. \u201cWhy would you say that? If it weren\u2019t for me, you wouldn\u2019t even be in this situation\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nolan interrupted softly, \u201cVincent spoke with\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Scarlett answered quietly, \u201cYes.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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His arm was still secured in a cast, and the faint shadows of bruises lingered on his face. He had never wanted Scarlett to see him like this, broken and confined. Yet here she was, witnessing him at his absolute lowest.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nolan managed a calm, resigned smile and asked gently, \u201cThis is about Daniel\u2019s mother, isn\u2019t it?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett looked puzzled. \u201cHow did you know? Did Daniel\u2019s family contact you?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nolan shook his head slightly. \u201cShe came to my clinic for a check-up a while back. I advised her to be hospitalized then, but she refused. She said I was too young, that I didn\u2019t know what I was talking about\u2014just scaring her. But I knew the situation would eventually escalate to this.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
A wave of understanding washed over Scarlett. \u201cSo that\u2019s what happened.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nolan studied her face, his gaze perceptive. \u201cDid Vincent threaten you?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Not wanting to add to his burdens, Scarlett shook her head. \u201cNo.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
But Nolan was certain. \u201cThe fact that you\u2019re here asking me about this\u2026 It means he applied pressure, didn\u2019t he?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett didn\u2019t confirm, but her silence was answer enough.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nolan watched her, reading the unspoken truth in her demeanor, and pieced the situation together for himself.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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