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Scarlett knew Vincent hadn\u2019t called just to make small talk.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t need you to come back to Ravenshade Villa for the next few days,\u201d Vincent said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u201cFine,\u201d Scarlett replied flatly. She had already expected this-with Sabrina back, there was no place for her at Ravenshade Villa anyway.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cVanessa is doing well. You don\u2019t need to worry about her,\u201d Vincent added.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI know.\u201d Scarlett\u2019s voice grew quieter. Of course Vanessa would be fine with Sabrina around.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She was about to hang up when Vincent spoke again, \u201cWhere were you on Saturday night? Why didn\u2019t you answer my calls?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett knew he was referring to the night Damian was in her car. \u201cVincent, I don\u2019t owe you any explanations,\u201d she retorted matter-of-factly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re my wife. I need to know you\u2019re safe.\u201d Vincent\u2019s tone darkened with displeasure.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett let out a bitter laugh. \u201cVincent, that really isn\u2019t necessary.\u201d Without another word, she ended the call.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wife? Safety? How much of that was genuine concern? If this had happened before, she would have been overjoyed. But now, she didn\u2019t trust him. He loved Sabrina-how could he possibly care about her?\u00a0<\/p>\n
On the other end, Vincent leaned against the bathroom wall, irritated by the abruptly ended call. He lit a cigarette, the flame flickering in the dim light.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Daniel emerged from a stall. \u201cWho were you talking to? Looking all secretive.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent took a slow drag before exhaling. \u201cMy wife.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
It took Daniel a moment to realize he meant Scarlett. \u201cWhat\u2019s up? You never call her.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lately, Vincent had noticed a change in himself. He often found himself thinking about Scarlett, wanting to know her whereabouts. But then he\u2019d reason-she was Vanessa\u2019s mother, after all. It was only natural to be concerned.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He didn\u2019t answer Daniel\u2019s question. He didn\u2019t know how.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After finishing his cigarette, he straightened up and said vaguely, \u201cMy wife hasn\u2019t been very obedient lately. Should I\u2026 rein her in a bit?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Daniel stared at him, speechless. How was he supposed to respond?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent didn\u2019t press further, silently walking out of the bathroom.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When they returned to the table, Vanessa was dozing with her head on Sabrina\u2019s lap.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina looked up. \u201cWhat took so long?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent sat down calmly. \u201cSomeone was taking their time in there.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Harris, sipping his drink, choked mid-swallow.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Daniel shot him a glare, knowing Vincent had shifted the blame.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just then, Vanessa lifted her head from Sabrina\u2019s lap.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Seeing how sleepy she was, Daniel leaned in and asked, \u201cVanessa, who do you usually sleep with at home?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI sleep with Sabrina,\u201d she mumbled, rubbing her eyes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Daniel put on a serious face. \u201cHow about sleeping at mine tonight?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhy?\u201d Vanessa frowned.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Daniel crooked his finger. \u201cCome closer, I\u2019ll tell you a secret.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Curious, Vanessa leaned in.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Daniel whispered, \u201cBecause you might interrupt your dad and Sabrina\u2019s\u2026 alone time.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
In Daniel\u2019s mind, Sabrina was the one who truly suited Vincent. Hearing Vincent mention Scarlett earlier had made him sense danger for Sabrina, so he decided to play matchmaker.\u00a0<\/p>\n
With Vanessa as a third wheel, how could the two share a bed and grow closer?\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat\u2019s \u2018alone time\u2019?\u201d Vanessa asked, confused.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Daniel whispered again, \u201cDon\u2019t you want your dad and Sabrina to always be with you? Don\u2019t you want a little brother or sister?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing about siblings, Vanessa immediately resisted. \u201cNo! Having babies makes her bleed! I don\u2019t want Sabrina to bleed!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her agitation drew looks from Vincent and Sabrina.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Daniel quickly soothed her. \u201cOkay, okay, no bleeding.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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After she calmed down, he asked, \u201cSo, are you brave enough to sleep by yourself?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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