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Luke was engrossed in his phone when Xavier\u2019s voice cut through his focus. Without looking up, he muttered sarcastically, \u201cGrandpa, she\u2019s an adult, not a child. Why sing \u2018Happy Birthday\u2019?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Xavier\u2019s expression darkened with anger. \u201cFine! Then I\u2019ll sing it for Scarlett myself!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
With that, Xavier cleared his throat and prepared to begin.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Richard and Amanda appeared to have been arguing earlier; they were now pointedly ignoring each other. Xavier didn\u2019t bother involving them.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent sat beside Scarlett, his attention fixed on his phone, fingers moving rapidly across the screen-probably texting someone.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett didn\u2019t know who he was contacting, but she guessed it was Sabrina.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As for Luke, after bluntly refusing Xavier\u2019s request, he had returned to his phone without another glance.\u00a0<\/p>\n
At the entire table, only Xavier genuinely wanted to celebrate her birthday.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Watching the scene unfold, Scarlett felt a dull ache in her chest.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Every person at this table was someone she had once tried so hard to please. But in reality, aside from Xavier, no one had truly valued her efforts.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing Xavier\u2019s slightly embarrassed expression, Scarlett said softly, \u201cGrandpa, I feel your kindness. There\u2019s no need to sing. Next time it\u2019s your birthday, I\u2019ll sing for you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing this, Xavier\u2019s eyes grew moist. He lowered his head, his voice raspy with emotion. \u201cThen let\u2019s cut the cake.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett knew he felt sorry for her, but she managed a light smile. \u201cOkay, I\u2019ll give you the first piece.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
After cutting the cake, she carefully served the first slice to Xavier.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Xavier accepted it and began eating slowly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett glanced at the others. Everyone was preoccupied with their own affairs, paying no attention to her birthday.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After serving Xavier, she cut a piece for herself and didn\u2019t offer to serve anyone else.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As she sat down to eat her cake, Vincent finally put his phone away. He turned to her and said\u00a0<\/p>\n
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quietly, \u201cHappy Birthday.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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The cake tasted sweet on her tongue, but her heart felt heavy. She offered him a strained smile. \u201cThank you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Xavier, being elderly, wasn\u2019t accustomed to overly sweet foods, but not wanting to disappoint Scarlett, he finished the entire slice.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Putting down his fork, he looked at Scarlett. \u201cScarlett, come with me for a moment. I have something to discuss with you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Though puzzled, Scarlett stood up. \u201cOkay.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
After helping Xavier back to his bedroom, they both sat on the edge of the bed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett expected him to ask about her and Vincent, but that wasn\u2019t the case.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Xavier said, \u201cLucy and her mother had a disagreement. As her sister-in-law, could you go talk to her? She still listens to you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett was confused. \u201cWhat happened between them?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Xavier explained plainly, \u201cAlthough Lucy is studying medicine, she is still a Stewart. Amanda believes medicine isn\u2019t her only path and wants her to find a suitable match and marry early. You\u2019re also in medicine. Go see her, tell her how difficult and demanding the field can be. That should be enough.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing this, Scarlett instinctively refused. \u201cGrandpa, I\u2019m afraid I can\u2019t persuade Lucy. She might not listen to me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Xavier, still concerned, insisted, \u201cWhether it works or not, you have to try. Consider it a favor for me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Unable to refuse Xavier\u2019s plea, Scarlett reluctantly agreed. \u201cGrandpa, I can only do my best.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Xavier told her, \u201cShe\u2019s at a cocktail party right now. Go find her and have a good talk.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett nodded. \u201cI understand, Grandpa.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
After agreeing, she left Xavier\u2019s room.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just outside the bedroom, she ran straight into Vincent.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He looked at her, frowning. \u201cWhat did Grandpa say to you?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett didn\u2019t elaborate, simply saying, \u201cI need to go out.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Vincent thought for a moment. \u201cThen I\u2019ll take you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett refused outright. \u201cNo need.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
As she tried to walk past him, Vincent followed. \u201cSince when are you so formal with me?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Before Scarlett could respond, Luke\u2019s voice called from behind. \u201cVincent.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent stopped following her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Turning, they saw Luke standing at his bedroom door in pajamas. He looked at Vincent and asked, \u201cIsn\u2019t Sabrina holding any concerts lately? I haven\u2019t heard her play the piano in so long.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent replied, \u201cShe\u2019s focusing on her studies recently. Concerts won\u2019t happen for a while.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing this, Luke frowned. \u201cYou\u2019re so influential. Are you telling me you can\u2019t get Sabrina a graduation certificate?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing Vincent was held up by Luke, Scarlett didn\u2019t linger to hear the rest of their conversation and simply walked away.\u00a0<\/p>\n
By the time she drove to the cocktail party Xavier had mentioned, it was exactly 10 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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