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The hope in Vanessa\u2019s heart instantly died. \u201cOkay, then,\u201d she said, defeated.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After hanging up, Vanessa burst into loud sobs.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u201cLily, I want Mommy! Mommy would stay with me! Mommy wouldn\u2019t leave me! Mommy, I want Mommy! Waaah\u2026!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vanessa cried hysterically. Lily held her, pacing back and forth in the room.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It took half an hour of comforting before Vanessa, exhausted from crying, finally quieted down.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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At Theron Manor, for once, Scarlett slept in.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It was the first time in what felt like forever that she had slept until ten o\u2019clock.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Well\u2013rested, she felt refreshed and clear\u2013headed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Before she was fully awake, a small arm wrapped around her. \u201cAuntie, you\u2019re finally awake!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
It was Clara\u2019s voice.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She had come over around eight, but seeing Scarlett still asleep, she hadn\u2019t had the heart to\u00a0<\/p>\n
wake her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett turned on her side and pulled the round\u2013faced Clara into her arms. \u201cWhat brings you here, sweetie?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Clara nuzzled against Scarlett\u2019s neck. \u201cAuntie, I want you to help me paint an autumn landscape. It\u2019s my homework, and it\u2019s due tomorrow, Monday. I haven\u2019t finished it yet.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett was about to say yes when her phone rang.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She looked down; it was an unfamiliar number.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hesitating for a second, she answered.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Before she could speak, an excited voice came through. \u201cIs this Ms. Theron?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Recognizing Eric\u2019s voice, Scarlett smiled. \u201cEric, it\u2019s me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing the confirmation, Eric said happily, \u201cMs. Theron, can you come out and play with me?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Remembering her promise to Clara, Scarlett declined. \u201cEric, I\u2019m not free today. Maybe next time, okay?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Eric persisted. \u201cWhat about tonight?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett chuckled. \u201cI think our family might be having a dinner together tonight.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Eric quickly asked, \u201cCan I come too?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Before Scarlett could respond, Clara couldn\u2019t hold back anymore. She yelled into the phone, \u201cIt\u2019s a Theron family dinner! Why would you come? You\u2019re not a Theron!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Even through the phone, Eric was startled by Clara\u2019s tone. He stammered, \u201cO\u2013oh\u2026 okay then.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Before Scarlett could smooth things over, Clara hung up the phone. \u201cThat Eric seems so quiet and shy at school, who knew he could be so clingy? Like super glue.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett was amused by Clara\u2019s description. She stroked her niece\u2019s cheek affectionately. \u201cDon\u2019t be so fierce. He doesn\u2019t mean any harm.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Meanwhile, the very same \u201charmless\u201d Eric, whom Scarlett had just defended, sneezed twice in quick succession.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A finger poked him in the back. \u201cWell? Did you manage to invite her?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Eric shook his head. \u201cNo.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian\u2019s face fell. \u201cThose cheese sticks you had this morning\u2026 I want you to spit them out within two minutes.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He had bribed the boy with snacks to help him invite Scarlett out. He hadn\u2019t expected her to refuse.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Eric turned to look at Damian, his little face scrunched up in displeasure. \u201cMr. Langley, Ms. Theron was the one who said no. Why are you taking it out on me?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian was annoyed. He glanced at the boy. \u201cSo you get to eat my cheese sticks for free?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Eric retorted, \u201cIf you\u2019re so great, why don\u2019t you ask her out yourself?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian moved closer, lightly pinching Eric\u2019s ear. \u201cNot learning good things at such a young age, huh? Talking back to your elders? Did your dad teach you that? He\u2019s a lawyer, no wonder you\u2019re such a little debater.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Eric wasn\u2019t really hurt, but he pretended it hurt, yelping a couple of times before sticking out\u00a0<\/p>\n
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his tongue. \u201cDad didn\u2019t teach me! You did!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Damian let go of his ear, cupped the boy\u2019s face in his hands, and put on a mock\u2013fierce expression. \u201cI have never been a coward around women. Unlike you, scared of a little girl like Clara.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Eric said indignantly, \u201cClara\u2019s a total tomboy! There\u2019s nothing girly about her!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian released him, leaning back in his chair and closing his eyes lazily. \u201cMaking excuses for your own incompetence, huh?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing this, Eric let out a loud, dramatic \u201cWaaah!\u201d and started crying.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian immediately sat up straight, flustered. He reached out a hand, unsure how to comfort him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Eric cried harder and louder. Damian, at a loss, finally barked, \u201cIf you don\u2019t stop crying, I\u2019ll call Clara over to deal with you!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The threat worked instantly. Eric\u2019s crying stopped abruptly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He turned his head, glaring at Damian with tear\u2013filled, angry eyes. \u201cHmph! I\u2019m telling my dad!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
No sooner had the words left his mouth than a pleasant, deep voice sounded from behind them. \u201cWhat\u2019s going on here?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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