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Vanessa, holding onto Vincent\u2019s neck, replied, \u201cSabrina took Maria to get cleaned me to play with my toys downstairs for a bit and said she\u2019d give me a bath later.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent touched his forehead to Vanessa\u2019s gently, then set her down on the sofa.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Remembering the photo Daniel had sent, he suddenly said, \u201cVanessa, why don\u2019t you call Mom?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing this, Vanessa pouted. \u201cDaddy, I don\u2019t want to.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent thought for a moment, then softened his tone. \u201cI have something to ask Mom. Do it as a favor for me?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vanessa sighed dramatically but agreed. \u201cAlright then.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Taking out her children\u2019s smartwatch, Vanessa called Scarlett.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The call connected, but no one answered.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vanessa tried twice, both times with no response.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent frowned. He took out his own phone and sent a message to Scarlett. \u201cI\u2019m back from my business trip.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
After waiting several minutes, there was still no reply.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He knew Scarlett was currently having dinner with Damian and her family. He told himself not to overthink it, but an inexplicable irritation began to simmer inside him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He stood up abruptly. To Vanessa, who was looking at him puzzled, he said, \u201cVanessa, I have to go out for a bit. Be good at home.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just then, Sabrina appeared on the stairs. Seeing Vincent about to leave right after returning, she quickly called out, \u201cVincent, are you going out again?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent looked back at her. \u201cDaniel needs me for something. I\u2019m heading over.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
After leaving Ravenshade Villa, Vincent called Daniel.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After getting the address, he drove straight there.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Parking outside the restaurant, as he stepped out of the car, he could clearly see the Theron family through the glass window.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett was sitting in her seat. Damian stood beside her, carefully placing a birthday hat on her\u00a0<\/p>\n
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head. Violet pushed a cake in front of her. Nathan placed candles on it and lit them.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Clara sat on Diana\u2019s lap, clapping her hands and singing \u201cHappy Birthday\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Scarlett closed her eyes facing the cake, her hands clasped together, silently making a wish.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After making her wish, she blew out the candles. Violet handed her the knife to cut the cake.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The family was joyous and harmonious. Damian stood to the side. Though an outsider, he seemed to share in the feeling, smiling gently and happily.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent froze where he stood. Seeing this scene, he finally realized-today was Scarlett\u2019s birthday.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After five years of marriage, he had never heard her mention her birthday, nor had he ever asked.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just then, Daniel walked up behind him. He patted Vincent\u2019s shoulder, his voice low. \u201cScarlett and Damian seem quite close.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent responded flatly, \u201cHmm.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing this, Daniel frowned. \u201cYou have no thoughts about it?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent\u2019s voice was cold. \u201cThis doesn\u2019t prove anything.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Daniel\u2019s anxiety flared. \u201cVincent, do you really need to get cheated on right to your face before you\u2019re satisfied?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
But Vincent was unusually confident. \u201cShe wouldn\u2019t do that.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
With that, Vincent stepped directly into the restaurant.\u00a0<\/p>\n
His presence was so out of place that many people turned to look. Vincent ignored the stares and walked straight towards the Therons.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett was distributing the cake. Since her back was to Vincent, she didn\u2019t know he had arrived.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Diana and Henry were the first to notice Vincent, their faces darkening.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian was most adept at reading expressions. Noticing the change in the elders\u2019 faces, he looked behind him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing Vincent, he slightly furrowed his brow,\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent wasn\u2019t familiar with the Therons, but it wasn\u2019t hard to tell who was who.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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After approaching, he greeted them in turn. \u201cHenry, Diana, Nathan, Violet\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Hearing Vincent\u2019s voice, Scarlett turned her head to look at him. She was clearly startled but said nothing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent also looked at her, a faint smile in his eyes. He asked softly, \u201cIt\u2019s your birthday today? Why didn\u2019t you tell me in advance?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
His tone even held a hint of reproach.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Therons knew Vincent had hurt Scarlett deeply. None of them had a pleasant expression for him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Listening to Vincent\u2019s question, Scarlett found it ridiculous. But before she could say anything, Damian spoke up first, his tone mocking. \u201cMr. Stewart can\u2019t even remember his own wife\u2019s birthday. Even if she had told you in advance, the result would probably be the same.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent glanced at Damian, his expression blank. \u201cThis is a family matter. There\u2019s no need for an outsider like Mr. Langley to concern himself.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian let out a clear, loud laugh. \u201cHeh. I\u2019m afraid Mr. Stewart is the one who doesn\u2019t realize he\u2019s the outsider.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent\u2019s face darkened. The look he shot Damian was distinctly icy. Damian met his head-on, not backing down in the slightest.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett stood between the two men, caught in the crossfire.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As the standoff continued, Vincent\u2019s phone rang, perfectly timed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He glanced down, took a few steps to the side, and answered the call.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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On the other end, Sabrina\u2019s anxious voice came through. \u201cVincent, my mom\u2019s surgical incision has reopened! She\u2019s bleeding a lot!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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