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Nathan did have a short temper, but he usually listened to Violet.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If Violet said he wouldn\u2019t resort to violence, he probably wouldn\u2019t.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Lying in the hospital bed, Scarlett felt tears well up unexpectedly, tracing warm paths down her cheeks.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing her cry, Violet leaned closer, concerned. \u201cWhat\u2019s wrong, sweetie?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
As she spoke, she gently brushed the tears from the corners of Scarlett\u2019s eyes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A heavy, stifled feeling sat in Scarlett\u2019s chest. She looked at Violet and whispered, \u201cI just\u2026 I want to go home.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She still couldn\u2019t shake what had happened earlier that day.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing her so downcast, Violet\u2019s heart ached. She softly stroked Scarlett\u2019s hair. \u201cJust rest a little longer. Once you\u2019re better, I\u2019ll take you home.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The doctor had explained that Scarlett needed to stay hospitalized for a few days\u2013at least until her fever broke completely and she finished the course of IV antibiotics.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett didn\u2019t argue. She simply nodded, her voice quiet. \u201cOkay. I\u2019ll listen to you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Noticing Scarlett\u2019s chapped lips, Violet smoothed her hair once more. \u201cJust lie still. I\u2019ll go get\u00a0<\/p>\n
you some warm water.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
It was the peak of flu season\u2013the temperature had dropped sharply across the city, and cases were spreading widely.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett felt a pang of worry. \u201cViolet, please wear a mask. I don\u2019t want you to catch this from\u00a0<\/p>\n
me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI will, don\u2019t worry,\u201d Violet assured her. \u201cJust rest. I\u2019ll be right back.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett gave a soft hum of acknowledgment and closed her eyes again.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her body felt heavy and weak, her thoughts drifting in a feverish haze.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Somewhere between sleep and wakefulness, she dreamed of Damian\u2013Nathan confronting him, maybe even hitting him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When she jerked awake, she was drenched in cold sweat.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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At that moment, footsteps sounded from the doorway.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u0f62\u0f71(66),\u00a0<\/p>\n
Finished\u00a0<\/p>\n
Thinking it was Violet returning, Scarlett didn\u2019t have the energy to turn. Instead, she spoke toward the wall. \u201cViolet\u2026 are you sure my brother won\u2019t hurt Damian?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
As soon as the words left her lips, she heard a soft, familiar chuckle, followed by Damian\u2019s voice. \u201cOh? Worried about me, are you?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing him, Scarlett turned her head slowly. \u201cDamian\u2026 what are you doing here?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her hair was damp with sweat, her face still flushed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian stood beside the bed dressed in dark athletic wear, his short hair slightly tousled. A faint, warm smile touched his\u00a0<\/p>\n
eyes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He had one of those strikingly handsome faces\u2013sharp features, a strong jawline, a look you didn\u2019t see every day.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Even when he seemed a bit like a troublemaker, his smile held none of that edge. Instead, it softened into something handsome, almost gentle.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian pulled the chair closer and sat down, his long legs bent casually. The athletic jacket hugged his lean frame. His expression turned sincere as he lowered his voice. \u201cI\u2019m fine. Really. Don\u2019t worry about me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett didn\u2019t press further. Seeing no visible injuries, she murmured, \u201cYou should I\u2019ll be alright.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
go\u00a0<\/p>\n
home.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She said it mostly out of concern\u2013if Nathan saw him here again, things could get heated.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian picked up a cup with a straw from the bedside table and brought it to her lips. \u201cI\u2019m not going anywhere tonight. I\u2019m staying right here with you. Here, have some water. It\u2019ll help your throat.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Instead of drinking, Scarlett frowned slightly. \u201cWhere\u2019s Violet?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian gently tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear. \u201cShe and your brother went home.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett looked even more confused. \u201cBut\u2026 how?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Knowing Violet, she wouldn\u2019t just leave her alone in the hospital.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian answered honestly. \u201cViolet convinced your brother. They left together.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett wasn\u2019t entirely sure whether to believe him, but the fact remained\u2013Violet wasn\u2019t here.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Too tired to dwell on it, she let the matter drop. She still felt awful and didn\u2019t have the energy\u00a0<\/p>\n
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for more questions.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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These past few days had been the height of the flu outbreak. Scarlett had likely caught it from Vanessa.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian was staying here without any real protection. She felt grateful but uneasy. \u201cDamian, you should go. If you stay, you might catch it too.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
But Damian just shook his head lightly. \u201cIf I get it, I get it. That\u2019s just how it goes. Besides, it\u2019s a little late to send me away now.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He had a point\u2013he\u2019d already been in close contact with her. A little longer wouldn\u2019t change much.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When Scarlett stayed silent, Damian continued, his tone softening. \u201cMaybe it\u2019d even be better if I did catch it. Then I could stay right here in the same room with you\u2013take care of you, keep you company.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett didn\u2019t know how to respond to that.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After a long pause, she finally looked up and met his eyes. \u201cDamian\u2026 why do you have to be like this?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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