Chapter 165 Stolen Affection\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vanessa\u2019s medication was still at Ravenshade Villa-something Scarlett had completely forgotten when they left earlier.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Finished\u00a0<\/p>\n
Since Vanessa was complaining of a stomachache, going back to get the medicine seemed like the logical thing to do.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing Vanessa visibly uncomfortable, Xavier didn\u2019t try to keep them any longer and urged Scarlett to take Vanessa home right away.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The whole drive back, Scarlett pressed the accelerator harder than usual, her nerves tightening with every whimper of pain from the back seat.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But the moment they pulled into Ravenshade Villa, Vanessa\u2019s discomfort seemed to vanish into thin air. She hopped out of the car on her own, backpack slung over her shoulder, and announced brightly, \u201cMom, I\u2019ll go in by myself. I\u2019ll ask Lily to get my medicine. You can go back\u00a0<\/p>\n
now.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
For a moment, Scarlett just stood there, completely bewildered.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It was clear now-her daughter hadn\u2019t been in pain at all. So why the act?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Watching Vanessa skip cheerfully toward the entrance, backpack bouncing, Scarlett felt a sharp tug of suspicion. Something wasn\u2019t right.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Quietly, she stepped out of the car and followed Vanessa inside, moving softly so as not to be noticed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She had to know what had made Vanessa lie yet again.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett watched as Vanessa, once inside, gripped her backpack straps and hurried eagerly toward the living room.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As she ran, the girl called out happily, \u201cSabrina, I\u2019m back!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
That cheerful, excited voice sent a cold pang through Scarlett\u2019s chest.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She moved cautiously closer, stopping just outside the doorway where she could see clearly into the room.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After handing her backpack to Lily, Vanessa ran straight to Sabrina, who had just stepped out of the kitchen. The girl wrapped her arms around Sabrina\u2019s legs and looked up eagerly, \u201cSabrina, where\u2019s Maria?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Maria was Sabrina\u2019s mother, who had recently been brought to stay at Ravenshade Villa.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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So that was the reason Vanessa had been so eager to return.\u00a0<\/p>\n
83\u00a0<\/p>\n
Finished\u00a0<\/p>\n
It wasn\u2019t that she disliked her great-grandfather-she just disliked being around Scarlett even\u00a0<\/p>\n
more.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina crouched down to Vanessa\u2019s eye level and gently stroked her hair. \u201cShe\u2019s in the kitchen, sweetie.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just as Vanessa turned to head that way, Maria emerged into the living room.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOh! Vanessa\u2019s back! Come here, dear, let me get a good look at you,\u201d Maria said warmly, crouching with open arms.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She was beaming, her expression so tender it was as if Vanessa were her own granddaughter.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vanessa didn\u2019t hesitate-she rushed right into Maria\u2019s embrace, wrapping her small arms around Maria\u2019s neck and covering her face with enthusiastic kisses and nuzzles.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMaria, you\u2019re finally here in Rivergate! I missed you so much since last weekend. I still want to eat that potato casserole you made me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Monroe family was comfortably well-off, but Maria had always been a simple homemaker, not used to luxury. Her clothes were modest, even plain.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Yet Vanessa showed no sign of discomfort or distance-on the contrary, she was far more affectionate with Maria than she ever was with Scarlett.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Maria\u2019s work-roughened hands gently cupped Vanessa\u2019s face. \u201cAs long as you like it, dear, I will make you anything,\u201d she said, her voice raspy but full of warmth.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vanessa planted another happy kiss on Maria\u2019s cheek. \u201cThank you, Maria! You\u2019re the best!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just then, Vincent came down the stairs. Seeing Vanessa clinging so tightly to Maria, his expression cooled slightly. \u201cVanessa, come here.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Pouting, Vanessa reluctantly let go and shuffled over to him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina, watching from the side, noticed Vincent\u2019s stern look and initially worried he was displeased about Maria\u2019s presence.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But Vincent quickly cleared that up.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Once Vanessa was within reach, he looked down at her and said firmly, \u201cMaria just had surgery. She\u2019s not fully recovered yet. You have to be more careful around her from now on-don\u2019t bump or jostle her. Understood?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Vanessa nodded earnestly. \u201cI understand, Dad.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina let out a quiet sigh of relief.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Finished\u00a0<\/p>\n
After speaking to Vanessa, Vincent walked to the dining table, poured a glass of water, and brought it over to Maria. \u201cMaria, have some water. From now on, please focus on resting and recovering here at Ravenshade Villa. We have staff for the cooking-just let Lily know what you\u2019d like to eat.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Maria accepted the glass gratefully. \u201cThank you so much, Vincent.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He offered a slight smile. \u201cIt\u2019s no trouble at all. No need to thank me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vanessa slipped her hand through Vincent\u2019s arm and grinned up at Maria. \u201cMaria, you just rest well here. I\u2019ll take walks with you every day after school.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Maria\u2019s eyes grew moist. \u201cYou\u2019re such a good child.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then Sabrina came over and gently took her mother\u2019s arm. She looked up at Vincent and asked softly, \u201cVincent, are you sure it\u2019s not too much trouble?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He shook his head with a light laugh. \u201cNot at all. Your family is my family. You focus on your studies-Lily will take care of everything Maria needs.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina smiled gently. \u201cThank you, Vincent.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent reached out and affectionately booped her nose. \u201cSince when do you ceremony with me?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
stand on\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina lowered her gaze, her cheeks instantly flushing a bright, telling crimson.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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