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But then she reconsidered\u2014if Vincent truly knew where the marriage certificates were, as he claimed, then she was willing to make this trip.\u00a0<\/p>\n
So, before Vincent could lose his patience, Scarlett picked Clara up and set her down gently in the center of the living room.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cClara, Auntie needs to go with Uncle to take care of something important. I\u2019ll be back very soon, I promise. I\u2019ll have the chef prepare your favorite fish tonight, okay?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Tears rolled down Clara\u2019s cheeks. Her small hands clutched tightly at Scarlett\u2019s clothes, unwilling to let go, unwilling to agree.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing this, Scarlett\u2019s heart ached. She hugged Clara close and coaxed her gently, \u201cBe a good girl, Clara. I always keep my promises.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Leaning against Scarlett, Clara finally sniffled and agreed, \u201cOkay then. But you have to come back early, or I\u2019ll get Mom and Dad to come find you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett rubbed the top of her niece\u2019s head, her heart melting. \u201cI will.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then Clara cupped Scarlett\u2019s face, gave her a soft kiss on the cheek, and said, \u201cBye, Auntie.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Tears finally fell from Scarlett\u2019s reddened eyes. She pressed her lips together and whispered, \u201cBye.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
As she stood up to leave, Vincent approached again.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He crouched down in front of Clara and gently ruffled her hair. \u201cNext time, come visit Auntie and Uncle at our place, alright? Vanessa will be there too; she can play with you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Clara pulled away, glaring at him resentfully, and didn\u2019t agree to his suggestion.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing her rejection, Vincent didn\u2019t push further, merely offering a faint, somewhat helpless smile.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Outside Theron Manor, Vincent opened the passenger door for Scarlett.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett glanced at it and refused. \u201cNo, thank you. I\u2019ll sit in the back.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing this, Vincent quickly moved to block the rear door handle with his body.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett frowned at his action.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent didn\u2019t speak, just insisted wordlessly with a firm attitude that she sit in the front.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Arguing would only waste time, so Scarlett reluctantly got into the passenger seat.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But then, Vincent leaned most of his upper body into the car after her. Scarlett tensed immediately.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent leaned over, pulled the seatbelt across her, and buckled it securely. As he straightened up, he noticed spots of blood seeping through the sleeve of her white blouse.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He paused, then reached for her arm.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett flinched, quickly pulling her hand back and looking at him warily. \u201cWhat are you doing?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing her strong reaction, Vincent frowned slightly. \u201cYour arm is bleeding. Let me see.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett\u2019s expression remained cold. \u201cI don\u2019t need your help.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent crouched beside the car door and reached for her arm again, but she refused once more. \u201cVincent, I said I don\u2019t need you to.\u201d Her tone was sharp now, edged with anger.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent\u2019s face was half\u2013hidden in the shadowy light, his gaze complex as he stared at Scarlett.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After a long moment, he asked, \u201cAre you afraid of me? Or are you just repulsed by me?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
In his memory, she had never been like this. She had always welcomed his touch.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But now\u2026\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett turned her face, her eyes cool and distant as they met his. \u201cVincent,\u201d she said, using his full name, \u201clet\u2019s just keep interacting the same way we used to. You don\u2019t need to worry about me, and I don\u2019t need to worry about you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent didn\u2019t agree or disagree. In the dim, shifting light, his expression was hard to read. Scarlett couldn\u2019t tell what he was thinking.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But after a few seconds, his voice came again. \u201cDo you think I was too distant with you before? Is that why you resent me now?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett found it ridiculous. \u201cWhat\u2019s the point of talking about this now?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent shook his head, his meaning unclear. \u201cMaybe there is.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Tired of his rambling, Scarlett grew impatient. \u201cAre we going or not? If not, I\u2019m getting out of the car.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing this, Vincent looked at her for a long moment before finally straightening up.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Once in the car, he drove off.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Before reaching Stewart Manor, Vincent pulled over and parked in front of a supermarket.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett, not understanding why, remained in the car.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent got out, then opened the passenger door. \u201cAren\u2019t you coming?\u201d he asked.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett was confused. \u201cWhat do we need to buy?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent said, \u201cWe should bring something for Grandpa.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing that, Scarlett got out.\u00a0<\/p>\n
They walked into the supermarket together. Scarlett browsed the gift section, but Vincent wasn\u2019t beside her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After selecting a gift, Scarlett turned to look for Vincent.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She saw him take something from a shelf in another aisle. As he walked closer, she saw clearly what it was\u2013a box of condoms.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He made no attempt to hide it, holding it openly in his hand, completely unbothered by Scarlett seeing it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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