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Scarlett\u2019s reply was crisp and decisive. \u201cI won\u2019t fight you for custody of Vanessa. She can stay with you from now on.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent frowned, his eyes clouded with confusion. \u201cAre you sure you\u2019ve thought this through?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett nodded firmly. \u201cYes.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing she wasn\u2019t joking, Vincent fell silent for a moment before responding, \u201cThen allow me some time to consider. I need to go back and ask for Vanessa\u2019s opinion.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Noticing that Vincent showed not a hint of wanting her to stay, Scarlett felt an unexpected pang in her heart.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Perhaps he had been waiting for this day all along.\u00a0<\/p>\n
They shared a child; the divorce couldn\u2019t be decided by just the two of them.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But Scarlett believed Vanessa would undoubtedly approve.\u00a0<\/p>\n
So, she agreed to Vincent\u2019s suggestion. \u201cIs one day enough?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent had never seen such resolute determination in Scarlett\u2019s eyes before.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He gazed at her for a long moment before finally giving a quiet \u201cHmm.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing his agreement, Scarlett reached for the car door handle. \u201cThen we\u2019ll contact each other tomorrow evening.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
With that, she stepped out of the car.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Standing by the roadside, she took a moment to collect herself before preparing to leave.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But just then, the passenger side window rolled down. Vincent looked out at her. \u201cThe flowers and gift are for you. Take them with you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing this, Scarlett\u2019s eyes stung briefly, but she quickly composed herself.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When she turned back to Vincent, she offered a faint, distant smile. \u201cNo need. I\u2019m past the time when I needed those things.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
With that, she walked away without a trace of hesitation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Five years, five birthdays. Each time, Scarlett had secretly hoped Vincent would prepare her birthday with flowers or a gift. And each time, she had been disappointed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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In truth, even a simple \u201cHappy Birthday\u201d from him would have meant something. But now, none of it mattered anymore.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Watching Scarlett\u2019s resolute retreating figure, Vincent felt strangely disoriented.\u00a0<\/p>\n
His mind drifted to memories of the Scarlett who always greeted him with a warm smile, took care of him meticulously, and showed endless patience and tenderness toward their daughter.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Now, only cold detachment remained.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent couldn\u2019t quite identify what he was feeling. He didn\u2019t know whether he was willing to divorce or not.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He only thought, since Scarlett had brought it up, he couldn\u2019t very well refuse.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After returning to Ravenshade Villa, he found Vanessa already washed and tucked into bed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent knocked softly outside her door. \u201cVanessa, can I come in?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vanessa\u2019s cheerful voice replied, \u201cDaddy, come in!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
When he entered, she was watching cartoons on her tablet.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She sat up eagerly, calling out, \u201cDaddy!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent sat on the edge of the bed, stroking her hair affectionately. \u201cSleepy?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vanessa shook her head. \u201cDaddy, I\u2019m not sleepy.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He gently pinched her nose. \u201cThen I want to talk to you about something.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vanessa nodded brightly. \u201cOkay, Daddy, go ahead.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Looking at Vanessa\u2019s innocent, cheerful face, Vincent felt a dull ache in his chest.\u00a0<\/p>\n
On the drive back, he had already rehearsed how to broach the subject.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But now, faced with her trusting gaze, he found himself at a loss for words.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Noticing his hesitation, Vanessa hugged his arm. \u201cDaddy, what\u2019s wrong?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent looked down at her for a long moment. Finally, steeling himself, he asked, \u201cIf Daddy and Mommy live separately from now on, and you see Mommy less and less, would you be sad?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vanessa shook her head without hesitation. \u201cNo. Even if I never saw her again, I wouldn\u2019t be sad.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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I just need you and Sabrina to be good to me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing this, Vincent fell silent.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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The topic he had struggled to bring up turned out to be something his daughter didn\u2019t mind at all.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But since she seemed unaffected, he didn\u2019t press further.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After leaving Vanessa\u2019s room, Vincent sent a message to Scarlett. \u201cI\u2019ve spoken with Vanessa. Regarding the divorce agreement, I\u2019ll have my lawyer handle it.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Within minutes, Scarlett replied. \u201cOkay.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Staring at that single, cold word, Vincent sank into deep thought.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Was this really the same Scarlett who had loved him so deeply and cherished Vanessa so dearly? Was she truly willing to let go of their marriage so easily?\u00a0<\/p>\n
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The next day, after her shift ended, Scarlett ran into Nolan at the hospital entrance and she also spotted Vincent\u2019s car parked nearby.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing her come out, Nolan approached and asked, \u201cHave dinner together?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett offered a light smile. \u201cI need to discuss the divorce with Vincent later. I\u2019ll treat you next time.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing this, Nolan was visibly startled, but a subtle warmth flickered in his eyes. \u201cOkay,\u201d he said gently.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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