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With that single move, the tide of the game turned, connecting several lines at once.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Damian studied Scarlett\u2019s profile, suddenly unable to look away. He leaned in slightly, catching her scent, and said with a playful, intimate smile, \u201cI\u2019ve got more where that came from. You\u2019ll see in time.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Watching them exchange affectionate glances right in front of him, Zachary grumbled, \u201cHey, no fair\u2013two against one!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian straightened up and glanced at him, lifting his chin slightly. \u201cThen call for backup.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhere am I supposed to find backup?\u201d Zachary retorted, even more exasperated. \u201cI\u2019ve been single for years!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian seized the moment to tease him. \u201cYou should be embarrassed saying that. Planning to stay alone forever?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Zachary replied while tidying up the game board, \u201cIf I can\u2019t find someone right for me, I\u2019d rather end up alone.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just then, a knock sounded at the door.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Knowing it was Claire, Scarlett called out, \u201cCome in.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The door opened, and Claire stepped inside, her arms laden with shopping bags.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Zachary glanced toward the sound. There stood Claire, wearing a baseball cap, a casual hoodie, fitted jeans, and a crossbody bag. Her outfit was simple, her makeup minimal\u2013just a touch of foundation and lip color.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Though dressed plainly, her figure was proportionate and tall, and her deep\u2013set eyes held a striking intensity. Zachary had seen plenty of women, but Claire caught him off guard.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When Damian saw it was Claire, he instinctively looked back at Scarlett.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She met his gaze evenly. \u201cDamian, you and Zachary should go take care of your own things. I\u2019ll be fine with Claire here.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sitting beside the bed, Damian went still. Even he could read between the lines\u2013she was asking him to leave.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He had no intention of going. Frowning, he said, \u201cI\u2019m not busy. I want to stay with you. I worry when you\u2019re sick.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Scarlett\u2019s expression remained placid, neither cold nor warm. \u201cGo home. It\u2019ll be easier for Claire to help me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian\u2019s frown deepened. \u201cBut you agreed last night\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He started to say she\u2019d accepted him as hers, but Scarlett cut him off. \u201cI had a fever last night. I wasn\u2019t thinking clearly. Mr. Langley, you shouldn\u2019t take certain words to heart.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He knew she was pushing him away, but he refused to budge. \u201cI\u2019m not leaving. If you want Ms. Wright to stay, that\u2019s fine. I\u2019ll just be here in the room. Pretend I\u2019m not even here.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
After entering, Claire placed the lilies she\u2019d brought on the bedside table and the fruit on the side table.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing Damian\u2019s stubbornness, she felt a flicker of surprise\u2013a man so proud, now acting so humble before Scarlett.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Zachary\u2019s eyes hadn\u2019t left Claire since she walked in. His admiration was open and direct, yet not overbearing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Noticing his gaze, Claire looked over and gave a slight, polite nod.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing she couldn\u2019t persuade Damian, Scarlett relented quietly. \u201cFine. Do as you like.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
If he wouldn\u2019t leave willingly, she\u2019d find another way.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then she turned to Claire. \u201cClaire, I\u2019d like to get some air outside.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Claire moved to the bedside and bent to help her up.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But Damian, who had been watching Scarlett closely, asked in a low voice, \u201cYou\u2019re not fully recovered. Where do you think you\u2019re going?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett pushed back the covers and met his eyes. \u201cI\u2019m going to see Vincent. He stayed with Vanessa all night\u2013it\u2019s my turn to relieve him. He needs rest.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She said it deliberately, for Damian\u2019s benefit\u2013solely to make him leave.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As she swung her legs over the side of the bed, Damian suddenly caught her wrist. His gaze turned sharp, his voice cool. \u201cScarlett, you\u2019re still unwell. I\u2019m not letting you go see them.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett didn\u2019t struggle. She held his stare and said clearly, \u201cVincent is my husband. Vanessa is my daughter. If I don\u2019t go see them, who should I see? You? And who are you to me?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The air in the room grew tense, charged with the standoff between them.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Zachary finally tore his eyes from Claire and looked at Damian. He could tell\u2013Damian was\u00a0<\/p>\n
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truly angry this time.\u00a0<\/p>\n
And so was Scarlett.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Damian didn\u2019t release her. Instead, his grip tightened. His deep, intense eyes locked onto hers as he said, his voice low and deliberate, \u201cYes. You see me. Because I\u2019m the one who cares for you, Scarlett. The only one.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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