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Vincent turned away, struggling to regain his composure.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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He knew Scarlett had arrived at the estate after his grandfather\u2019s fall, yet some part of him still instinctively wanted to blame her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Recognizing how unfair that was, he fought to steady his emotions.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It took him a long moment before he could speak again, his voice rough. \u201cYou know perfectly well Grandpa would never agree to us divorcing.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett met his gaze steadily. \u201cEven if he doesn\u2019t agree, we can\u2019t keep pretending forever.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent\u2019s eyes narrowed. \u201cIf something really happened to Grandpa because of this, could you live with yourself?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett didn\u2019t flinch. \u201cIf you\u2019re so concerned about Grandpa, then do what needs to be done. Let\u2019s get the certificate reissued and start the legal process.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent rubbed his forehead tiredly, then pulled another cigarette from the pack. He held it between his lips but didn\u2019t light it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cScarlett, are you really in such a hurry to end this?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She stood quietly in the dim hospital hallway, her voice firm. \u201cYes, Vincent. I stopped wanting this marriage a long time ago.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent didn\u2019t want to question whether she meant it. He flicked his lighter, but as the flame leaped up, he let it\u00a0<\/p>\n
He looked at Scarlett, his tone flat and final. \u201cWith Grandpa\u2019s condition now, I can\u2019t divorce you. Not yet.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett let out a bitter laugh. \u201cOur divorce and Grandpa\u2019s health are two separate things. Why are you mixing them together?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent ignored her protest. \u201cAnd we need to talk about having another child.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
In the Stewart family, Xavier was the person closest to Vincent.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When he was growing up, his parents were always absorbed in their careers. It was Xavier who had played with him, taught him, been there for him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent had been raised by his grandfather\u2013their bond was unshakable.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Right now, nothing else mattered to him. He just wanted his grandfather to leave this world without regrets.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If holding another great\u2013grandchild was Xavier\u2019s final wish, then Vincent was determined to fulfill it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing his selfish demand, Scarlett smiled sarcastically. \u201cThen go ask Sabrina to have one with you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent took a deep drag of his cigarette. Through the haze of smoke, his expression was unreadable. Then his voice came, firm and unyielding. \u201cI\u2019ll only have another child with you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
His words sent a sharp pang through her heart.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Why only with her?\u00a0<\/p>\n
She knew the reason all too well.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He had watched her nearly die giving birth to Vanessa. He was afraid Sabrina might face the same risk.\u00a0<\/p>\n
And aside from Sabrina, he had no interest in other women.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Except for Scarlett\u2013after all, from the very beginning, she had just been a convenient stand\u2013in. A vessel.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The thought turned her stomach. Fighting back the turmoil inside, she snapped, \u201cIn your dreams.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
With that, she turned and walked away.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent reached for her, but his hand closed on empty air.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He didn\u2019t go after her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Xavier\u2019s fall had shattered all his plans.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It looked like everything would have to be rearranged.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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By the time Scarlett returned to Theron Manor, she was so exhausted she could barely stand.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Not wanting to worry her parents, she forced herself to sit through dinner.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Afterward, she pleaded fatigue and went upstairs.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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After a quick shower, she silenced her phone and collapsed into bed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Somewhere in her drowsiness, she heard the balcony glass door slide open.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Scarlett was a light sleeper. She woke instantly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She looked toward the balcony and saw a dark figure tumbling into her room.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A heavy thud echoed in the silent night.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Scarlett sat up. Just as she was about to get out of bed, a knock came at the door. \u201cScarlett? Are you okay?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
It was Nathan.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett saw that the intruder was Damian. The night breeze carried the strong smell of alcohol -he\u2019d been drinking heavily.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Afraid Nathan would discover him, she quickly called out, \u201cIt\u2019s nothing, Nathan! I just rolled out of bed.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nathan sounded doubtful, but as a man, he couldn\u2019t just barge into her room.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cBe careful. Don\u2019t hurt yourself,\u201d he said gently.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI will!\u201d Scarlett replied, raising her voice slightly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She waited until his footsteps faded down the hall before getting up and approaching Damian.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He had landed face down and hadn\u2019t moved since.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Worried he was hurt, she knelt and gently shook his shoulder: \u201cDamian?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing her voice, he slowly pushed himself up. He leaned back against the glass door, reeking of bourbon, his face flushed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
His eyes were unfocused at first, but when they landed on her, they gradually sharpened.\u00a0<\/p>\n
His voice, though, was thick with resentment, like a child who\u2019d been unfairly wronged. \u201cScarlett, you liar. You\u2019re a big, fat liar.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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