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Scarlett held Clara tightly, a sudden rush of emotion making the bridge of her nose tingle. In that moment, she couldn\u2019t help but think of Vanessa.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After the hug, Clara settled comfortably onto Scarlett\u2019s lap, facing her. Playing idly with a strand of Scarlett\u2019s hair, Clara began listing off items with great enthusiasm. \u201cAuntie Auntie! Nolan brought so so many things! He got Grandpa a yummy bottle of whiskey and some vitamin pills! He got Grandma a super soft shawl and some face cream! He brought Dad a slippery silk tie and Mom a pretty pretty watch! Oh wait! There\u2019s also a huuuuge gift basket just for you!\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Here, Clara leaned in conspiratorially, whispering into Scarlett\u2019s ear, \u201cI peeked, Auntie. It\u2019s full of gourmet snacks, fancy sparkling water, a handheld game console\u2026 and there\u2019s some jewelry in there too!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then she leaned back, giggling. \u201cAnd Nolan brought presents for me, too! Loads of Swiss chocolates and a whole set of collector edition dolls.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing how adorable and earnest Clara was, Scarlett couldn\u2019t help but reach out and boop her nose gently. \u201cYou little sneak.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Clara gave a gleeful chuckle. \u201cOkay, Auntie, I\u2019m gonna go upstairs and play with my new dolls\u00a0<\/p>\n
now.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett nodded. \u201cAlright, go ahead.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Once Clara had scampered off, Scarlett turned to Nolan with a soft, grateful smile. \u201cThank you, Nolan. That was incredibly thoughtful.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nolan brushed off the thanks, quickly changing the subject. \u201cDr. Newman is hosting a small gathering this weekend at his home. He specifically asked me to invite you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett was slightly surprised but nodded. \u201cThat sounds nice. I\u2019d like to go.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
It was still relatively early. While not all the Therons had returned home yet, the staff were already bustling in the kitchen, preparing dinner.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nolan had accomplished his goal of delivering the gifts and seeing Scarlett, yet he showed no sign of being in a hurry to leave.\u00a0<\/p>\n
By seven o\u2019clock, the family had assembled. Nolan was warmly invited to stay for the meal, and he accepted without hesitation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Dinner was a congenial affair. Henry kept up a steady conversation with Nolan. It began with general topics\u2013work, current events\u2013but gradually grew more personal.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u201cAre you an only child, Nolan?\u201d Henry inquired.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, I am,\u201d Nolan replied politely.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd your parents? Are they both well?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThey are, thank you. Both are retired now.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI see. And how old might they be?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMy father is just turning sixty, and my mother is fifty\u2013six.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Henry nodded slowly, a sound of approval. \u201cI see.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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answer.\u00a0<\/p>\n
By the time Henry finished his gentle interrogation, his expression suggested he was quite satisfied with Nolan\u2019s stable, respectable background.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nolan wasn\u2019t oblivious; he could sense the family\u2019s approval. Midway through the meal, he stood up, glass in hand, to propose a toast. He went around the table, offering gracious words to each family member.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Finally, he stood before Scarlett, his gaze softening. \u201cScarlett,\u201d he said, raising his glass slightly. \u201cTo your health and happiness. May your future be bright, and\u2026 may you have everything you wish for.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He had almost said, \u201cMay you find love,\u201d but the words caught in his throat. It didn\u2019t feel like the right time.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After dinner, Nolan stayed for coffee and conversation in the living room. As the clock ticked past nine, he knew it was time to go.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He rose, thanking everyone for their hospitality. As he was saying his final goodbyes, Nathan spoke up, \u201cScarlett, why don\u2019t you walk Nolan to his car?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Understanding the unspoken suggestion in her brother\u2019s words, Scarlett simply agreed. \u201cOf\u00a0<\/p>\n
course.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
They walked in companionable silence down the long driveway of Theron Manor, the evening air cool around them. Only when they reached the imposing front gates did Nolan turn to her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAre you really okay?\u201d he asked, his voice low with concern.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A flicker of weary resignation passed through Scarlett\u2019s eyes, but she nodded. \u201cI am. Really.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Nolan\u2019s own eyes held a deep, conflicted emotion. Several times, he seemed on the verge of saying something more, only to hold back. He reasoned that with her divorce not yet finalized, it wasn\u2019t his place to complicate her life further. He would wait.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Having drunk wine, Nolan had called a taxi. Just then, a yellow cab pulled up to the curb. Reluctant to leave, he turned back to Scarlett one last time. \u201cWell\u2026 I should get going.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett offered a small smile.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nolan opened the rear passenger door. But as he was about to duck inside, he straightened up suddenly and looked back at her, the words he\u2019d been suppressing finally breaking free. \u201cScarlett, actually, I\u2019ve been wanting to tell you-\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Fate, it seemed, had other plans. His confession was abruptly drowned out by a louder, more imperious voice.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cScarlett! Grandpa is at Ravenshade Villa. He sent me to pick you up for dinner.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Behind the idling taxi, Vincent\u2019s unmistakable Rolls\u2013Royce had pulled up silently. The driver\u2019s side window slid down, revealing Vincent\u2019s sharp, defined profile.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The interplay of shadow and streetlight etched his features with a severe handsomeness. Even seated, he commanded the space around him with an aura of undeniable authority that seemed to swallow the quiet intimacy of the moment.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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