Chapter 187 Distant Care\u00a0<\/p>\n
If Scarlett\u2019s indifference toward him was one thing, her apparent lack of reaction to their daughter\u2019s illness was another.\u00a0<\/p>\n
82\u00a0<\/p>\n
Finished\u00a0<\/p>\n
After hesitating a few seconds, Vincent walked over to the sofa. He looked down and asked quietly, \u201cSabrina said Vanessa isn\u2019t feeling well. Do you want to come back with me?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett didn\u2019t turn around. \u201cI won\u2019t go back. You go,\u201d she refused flatly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Before Vincent could respond, she sat up on the sofa.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He thought she might still be concerned about Vanessa-that even if she said she wouldn\u2019t go, her actions suggested otherwise.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But instead of getting dressed, Scarlett simply leaned back against the cushions, looked at Vincent, and instructed calmly, \u201cAt her age, with swollen lymph nodes, stomach aches are common. When you get back, make sure she takes her medicine and watches her diet. No snacks recently, and avoid spicy or irritating foods.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent listened in silence. After a long moment, he asked, \u201cSince you\u2019re so concerned, why not go see her yourself?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett gave a faint, humorless laugh. \u201cI have work tomorrow. I\u2019m not going back.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He could feel the chill in her tone but didn\u2019t press further. \u201cHmm,\u201d he acknowledged.\u00a0<\/p>\n
With that, he left.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Alone again, Scarlett lay on the sofa, all sleepiness gone.\u00a0<\/p>\n
To say she wasn\u2019t worried would be a lie.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But half an hour later, she drifted into a surprisingly peaceful sleep.\u00a0<\/p>\n
*****\u00a0<\/p>\n
When Vincent returned to Ravenshade Villa, the entire house was brightly lit.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lily was still busy in the kitchen, likely preparing something for Vanessa.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Upstairs, Sabrina was holding the little girl, trying to soothe her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Perhaps lacking experience, Sabrina was visibly flustered, beads of sweat dotting her forehead.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent entered the room and gently took Vanessa from her arms.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Finished\u00a0<\/p>\n
Relieved, Sabrina said, \u201cVincent, I\u2019ll go downstairs to get some soup for Vanessa.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent nodded. \u201cGo ahead.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
After she left, he held Vanessa and paced slowly around the room. Seeing his daughter\u2019s pale, pained face twisted his heart.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vanessa pressed her face against his chest. \u201cDaddy,\u201d she asked hoarsely, \u201cdidn\u2019t Mom come back?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Even though she often claimed to dislike her mother, in moments of sickness, she still longed for her\u00a0<\/p>\n
presence.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing her question, Vincent felt a fresh pang of guilt. \u201cNo,\u201d he replied softly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vanessa\u2019s eyes reddened, tears spilling over. \u201cDaddy, Mom doesn\u2019t love me anymore.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent sat on the sofa, looking down at her seriously. \u201cLast time I asked, you mind never seeing Mom again.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
said\u00a0<\/p>\n
you wouldn\u2019t\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vanessa\u2019s eyes were heavy with exhaustion. She blinked slowly. \u201cBut when I\u2019m sick, Mom rubs my tummy.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She truly believed she didn\u2019t like her mom anymore-yet in her discomfort, she remembered her mother\u2019s tenderness.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her mom\u2019s hands were always warm. After she rubbed her tummy, the pain really did ease.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina would try, too, but her hands held no such magic-the ache always lingered.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Thinking of Scarlett\u2019s cold indifference, Vincent didn\u2019t know how to explain it to Vanessa.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After a long pause, he lowered his head and nuzzled her forehead gently. \u201cDaddy can rub it too. Daddy will rub it for you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vanessa gave a soft \u201cHmm\u201d and lifted her little shirt to expose her belly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent placed his large hand gently over her stomach. Instead of soothing her, though, Vanessa began to giggle.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing her laugh, Vincent couldn\u2019t help but smile-but then he sobered. \u201cVanessa, we need to get used to life without Mom from now on, okay?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vanessa kicked her legs lightly and shrugged. \u201cI\u2019m already used to it. I just miss Mom when I\u2019m not feeling well. But if you\u2019re with me, Daddy, I won\u2019t miss her.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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A\u00a0<\/p>\n
82\u00a0<\/p>\n
Finished\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing this, Vincent felt a wave of relief. He held his daughter close, kissed her forehead, and promised, \u201cDaddy will spend more time with you from now on. Whenever you call, no matter how busy or far away I am, I\u2019ll come back, okay?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vanessa laughed happily. \u201cOkay, okay! Daddy is the best!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She wrapped her arms around his neck, but a faint, inexplicable sadness lingered in her chest.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Though Daddy\u2019s hands were comforting too, it just wasn\u2019t the same as when Scarlett rubbed her tummy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Somehow, she still wanted her mother to be the one soothing her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But it was fine. Having Daddy and Sabrina was enough.\u00a0<\/p>\n
*****\u00a0<\/p>\n
At the first light of dawn, Scarlett was woken by the sound of arguing from downstairs.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After washing up, she opened her door and called over one of the staff.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat\u2019s going on downstairs?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The staff member stood with her head slightly bowed. \u201cMs. Stewart is arguing with Mrs. Stewart.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett frowned. \u201cLucy came back?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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