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Xavier was clearly displeased with Vincent\u2019s response. His tone sharpened as he demanded, \u201cWhat? Am I no longer welcome at Ravenshade Villa?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent maintained a calm facade, replying evenly, \u201cLet\u2019s wait until you\u2019re discharged, Grandpa.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
This only deepened Xavier\u2019s irritation. His expression tightened. \u201cAre you suggesting I\u2019m becoming a burden?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent attempted to explain, \u201cNo, I\u2019m only thinking of your health.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Xavier waved him off impatiently and turned to Scarlett, his voice softening. \u201cWhat about you, Scarlett? Do you not want me to visit either?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Caught off guard by the direct question, Scarlett showed no outward panic. She met his gaze steadily.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just as she was about to respond, she felt a subtle tug on her sleeve\u2013Vincent silently urging her to support his position.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After a moment\u2019s consideration, she carefully replied, \u201cGrandpa, your health should indeed come first. But you\u2019ll always be welcome at Ravenshade Villa whenever you wish to visit.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
While her words temporarily resolved Vincent\u2019s immediate concern, they created potential complications for the future.\u00a0<\/p>\n
With Scarlett\u2019s reassurance, Xavier reluctantly conceded. \u201cWell, since Scarlett says so\u2026 Alright then. I\u2019ll drop by unannounced another time. And Vincent\u2013if I discover you\u2019re treating Scarlett poorly, you\u2019ll face serious consequences.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent forced a strained smile. \u201cOf course, Grandpa. You\u2019re welcome anytime. I treat Scarlett better than I treat myself.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett knew exactly how much those hollow words cost him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Xavier didn\u2019t press further but stood up, leaning on his cane. \u201cNow, come take me for a walk.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett glanced at Vincent, who returned her look with a sharp glare. His meaning was clear- he believed she had misspoken.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But she hadn\u2019t misspoken at all. She had chosen her words deliberately for Xavier\u2019s benefit. Only if Xavier witnessed Vincent\u2019s true nature firsthand would he finally accept their inevitable divorce.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Together, Scarlett and Vincent each took one of Xavier\u2019s arms and escorted him from the\u00a0<\/p>\n
room.\u00a0<\/p>\n
They had just reached the hospital\u2019s garden courtyard when they encountered Nolan in casual attire.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He seemed genuinely surprised to see Scarlett.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When he spoke, his voice held noticeable warmth. \u201cScarlett?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
That particular tone when he said her name made Xavier frown, his expression turning. guarded.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett was equally surprised to see Nolan.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After a brief hesitation, she smiled and greeted him. \u201cWhat a coincidence, Nolan. I didn\u2019t expect to run into you here.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nolan returned her smile. \u201cIndeed. Actually, I was just about to call you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett, still supporting Xavier\u2019s arm, looked at Nolan, completely unaware of the disapproval in Xavier\u2019s eyes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent seized the opportunity while they were talking to pull out his phone. To Xavier, it likely appeared he was handling business matters.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett\u2019s attention remained on Nolan. \u201cDid you need something, Nolan?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nolan\u2019s smile lingered. \u201cDr. Newman is holding an academic seminar this weekend. Will you be attending?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett agreed without hesitation. \u201cYes, I\u2019ll be there.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Before Nolan could respond, Xavier suddenly interjected, \u201cYou seem quite young. Are you married?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent, who had been on his phone, immediately put it away upon hearing Xavier\u2019s question.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When Scarlett glanced at Xavier, she also noticed Vincent\u2019s quick movement. She suspected he had been messaging Sabrina\u2013perhaps exchanging affectionate words or checking on Vanessa.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nolan shifted his gaze from Scarlett to Xavier. \u201cNot yet,\u201d he replied calmly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing this, Xavier adopted a kindly demeanor. \u201cSince you\u2019re a friend of Scarlett\u2019s, I\u2019d be happy to make introductions. What would you say to me setting you up with someone suitable?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Nolan didn\u2019t need to consider the offer. He refused outright. \u201cThank you, but that won\u2019t be necessary. I already have someone in mind.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
As he spoke, he instinctively glanced toward Scarlett.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Xavier, experienced in such matters, immediately recognized Nolan\u2019s unspoken interest.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent had known from their first meeting that Nolan\u2019s interest in Scarlett wasn\u2019t purely professional, though he hadn\u2019t particularly cared.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Now, however, Xavier was taking issue with it on his behalf.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Even after Nolan\u2019s refusal, Xavier persisted. \u201cWhat about the daughter of the Warren family?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
In their social circles, the prominent families were well\u2013known: the Stewarts, the Langleys, the Lennoxes, the Grahams, the Whitmores, and the Warrens\u2026\u00a0<\/p>\n
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