Awakened Housewife: Ignore Betrayer\u2019s Begs\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 223 A Heart\u2019s True North\u00a0<\/p>\n
No matter what Damian did, Vincent was the only one in Scarlett\u2019s heart.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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He had known it from the very beginning\u2013Scarlett loved Vincent.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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From start to finish, he was the only one who refused to accept it, the only one still clinging to a childhood promise.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Even if he gave his life for her, she probably wouldn\u2019t remember his devotion.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her heart had always belonged to Vincent.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Still, a stubborn part of him wondered\u2013what if someday she did remember that promise?\u00a0<\/p>\n
After Scarlett bit him, Vincent didn\u2019t\u00a0<\/p>\n
press\u00a0<\/p>\n
further.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He unlocked the car door and watched her rush out as if escaping a trap.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Leaning back against the seat, he observed her hurried retreat with a faint, mocking smile.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then his gaze shifted toward the spot where Damian had been standing moments before.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He\u2019d noticed Damian watching long before she had.\u00a0<\/p>\n
By the time Scarlett returned to the lawn, Felix was already packing Eric\u2019s easel and art supplies.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Clara had finished her assignment and was playing tag with Eric nearby.\u00a0<\/p>\n
With Lily\u2019s help, Vanessa had completed her autumn painting.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Everyone seemed accounted for\u2013except Damian.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett scanned the area, but he was nowhere in sight.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She assumed he must have left for some reason.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Once Felix finished organizing everything, he told Eric to say goodbye.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After waving to the others, Scarlett began gathering Clara\u2019s belongings.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Only after Eric and his father had driven off did Clara tug at Scarlett\u2019s sleeve and whisper, \u201cAuntie, can we eat out tonight? I\u2019m really craving pizza.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett smiled down at her. \u201cBut your mom said we were all having dinner at home tonight.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Clara raised her smartwatch. \u201cMom just called. Family dinner is canceled\u2013Dad\u2019s working late, and she\u2019s going to keep him company.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett thought for a moment. \u201cLet me call your mom to make sure.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Clara nodded eagerly. \u201cOkay.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett called Violet to ask if she could take Clara out for pizza. Violet agreed but reminded her to avoid anything too spicy and make sure Clara didn\u2019t have soda too late.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett noted each instruction before ending the call.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just as she put her phone away, she noticed Vincent and Sabrina approaching from the parking lot.\u00a0<\/p>\n
They walked side by side, sharing a lighthearted conversation as if enjoying a private joke.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A small bandage on Vincent\u2019s cheek likely covered the mark she\u2019d left earlier.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When Vanessa spotted Sabrina, she ran over excitedly. \u201cSabrina, you\u2019re here!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her voice carried clearly, almost as if she wanted to make sure Scarlett heard.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina bent down to catch Vanessa, then lifted her into her arms.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As she stood, she seemed to wobble slightly\u2013whether intentionally or not\u2013and Vincent reached out to steady her, his hand resting briefly on her waist.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou okay?\u201d he asked softly, his tone unusually gentle.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina shook her head, a soft smile gracing her lips. \u201cI\u2019m fine, Vincent.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent gently brushed a stray strand of hair from her face. \u201cLet\u2019s head back then. We shouldn\u2019t keep your mother waiting.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina blushed and nodded. \u201cAlright.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent held his hands out toward Vanessa. \u201cCome here, sweetheart. It\u2019s a long walk\u2013Sabrina can\u2019t carry you the whole way.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vanessa pouted slightly but agreed. \u201cOkay, then.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina chuckled softly. \u201cVincent, it\u2019s alright. I can manage.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
But Vincent didn\u2019t indulge her; he firmly took Vanessa into his own arms.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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With Sabrina around, Vanessa no longer seemed to need Scarlett.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As for Vincent, he didn\u2019t so much as glance in Scarlett\u2019s direction.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Father and daughter really were alike in that way.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lily, standing nearby, shot Scarlett an apologetic look.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But as a hired helper, there was little she could say or do about her employers\u2018 personal\u00a0<\/p>\n
matters.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Clara, noticing where Scarlett\u2019s attention had drifted, gently tugged her hand. \u201cAuntie, let\u2019s go too.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett withdrew her gaze, gathered their things, and took Clara\u2019s hand.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After leaving the park, Scarlett drove them to a nearby pizza place.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Once they were seated in a booth, she let Clara choose what she wanted.\u00a0<\/p>\n
They settled on a medium pepperoni pizza and a fresh apple juice for Clara, while Scarlett ordered a burger for herself.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just after they\u2019d placed their order, a familiar young voice called out, \u201cMs. Theron!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett looked up and saw not only Eric but also Damian, who\u2019d disappeared that afternoon.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cEric,\u201d she greeted warmly, then turned to Damian. \u201cMr. Langley.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian had seen her the moment they walked in. He hadn\u2019t come looking for her\u2013this was a genuine coincidence.\u00a0<\/p>\n
His mood had been sour since the incident in the car, and running into the source of his frustration now only deepened his irritation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He didn\u2019t respond to Scarlett, simply shifting his gaze away.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Unaware of the tension, Eric slid into the seat beside Scarlett.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The boy still held out hope that he could create a chance for Damian to spend some time with her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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