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From her position outside the door, Scarlett watched the entire scene unfold inside the house.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her husband and daughter, out of their affection for Sabrina, were extending the same warmth and acceptance to Sabrina\u2019s mother as well.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Yet they had never shown that kind of patience or openness toward her own family.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Throughout their marriage, Vincent had never once set foot in Theron Manor. He probably didn\u2019t even remember what her parents looked like, let alone Nathan or Violet.\u00a0<\/p>\n
And Vanessa-her behavior cut even deeper. Diana had spent the entire afternoon carefully preparing a meal, only for Vanessa to pick at it disdainfully. Yet here she was, dreaming for days about a simple potato casserole made by Maria.\u00a0<\/p>\n
So that was it-Vanessa had faked a stomachache just so she could rush back to see Maria.\u00a0<\/p>\n
And Vincent\u2019s excuse about meeting Daniel? Clearly just a cover.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Perhaps Vanessa had even known in advance that Vincent and Sabrina were going to pick up Maria together.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Without another word, Scarlett turned and walked out of Ravenshade Villa, driving back to the Theron Manor alone.\u00a0<\/p>\n
That night, sleep eluded her once again.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The next morning, Clara knocked softly on her door. \u201cAuntie, you\u2019ve got another package.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett rose from bed and called back, \u201cAlright, I\u2019m coming.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Not wanting to worry her family, she dusted a light layer of powder over her tired face before heading downstairs.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The package had already been brought inside by one of the maids. Clara was crouched beside it, poking the box curiously.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When she saw Scarlett coming down, she looked up and asked, \u201cAuntie, what is it?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett wasn\u2019t sure either, so she went over to take a look.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As she opened the packaging, the item inside the bag began to slowly inflate before her eyes, growing larger and larger-until it became a giant stuffed toy, even bigger than a person.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Clara stared at the oversized plush, wrinkling her nose. \u201cAuntie, you already have one like this.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Realizing it was almost certainly from Damian, Scarlett replied calmly, \u201cI must have placed the order by mistake.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Clara just said, \u201cOh,\u201d then added, \u201cI\u2019m off to school now. Bye, Auntie!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
A driver was already waiting by the door.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Left alone with the giant stuffed toy-taller than a full-grown man-Scarlett felt completely at a loss. What was she supposed to do with it?\u00a0<\/p>\n
After a moment\u2019s hesitation, she hurried out of the house and stood at the front gate, scanning the street in both directions, hoping to spot the delivery person.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Whoever had sent it, she wanted it sent right back.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But there was no sign of any courier.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Disappointed, she turned to go back inside-and unexpectedly bumped straight into a solid chest. Before she could even gasp, a low, playful chuckle sounded above her head. \u201cLooking for me?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
That voice-it was unmistakably Damian\u2019s.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Startled, Scarlett jumped back, instinctively putting distance between them. \u201cYou\u2026 Why do you always appear out of nowhere like this?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian stood his ground, arms crossed, not moving closer. He looked down at her, a bright, roguish smile playing on his lips. \u201cBecause I want to be on your mind every single moment.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He drew out the last few words, sending a shiver down Scarlett\u2019s spine. Her expression cooled. \u201cDamian, stop sending things to my house.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He was wearing a black trench coat, left open, hands tucked casually in his pockets. His features were sharp and handsome, and he raised an eyebrow slightly, that same rogue\u2019s grin still in place. \u201cThen where should I send them? Straight to your heart?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett frowned at his wordplay. \u201cStop playing games. I don\u2019t need any of the things you\u2019re sending.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian took a light step closer, bending down until his warm breath brushed her face. He tilted his head slightly and offered his right cheek to her. \u201cThen give me a kiss, and I\u2019ll stop sending them.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett looked up at his cheek. His jaw was sharp and defined, his nose straight, his deep, and his lashes rested thickly against his lower lids.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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It was a face rarely seen in this world-seemingly refined and handsome, yet filled with mischief when he smiled.\u00a0<\/p>\n
His true intentions were always hard to read.\u00a0<\/p>\n
And Scarlett had no desire to try. As far as she was concerned, they were little more than acquaintances.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing him act unreasonably again, she lost all interest in arguing. \u201cDamian, I\u2019m going back inside.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She moved to step around him and head back toward the house.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But just then, Damian suddenly caught her arm and pressed her against the wall behind her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He was so tall-with just a slight lean, he could completely shield her within his embrace.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Confused, Scarlett looked up at him. \u201cWhat are you doing now?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian lifted one arm and planted his hand on the wall near her ear. He gazed down at her, eyes glinting with amusement. \u201cYour brother just came out.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett glanced sideways. Sure enough, Nathan had just stepped out of the main entrance.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Remembering Nathan\u2019s repeated warnings, and not wanting him to see her standing so close to Damian, Scarlett instinctively shrank deeper into Damian\u2019s embrace, pressing her face tightly against his chest.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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