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Vincent was adjusting his collar in the mirror and didn\u2019t glance toward Vanessa.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Sabrina, however, grew instantly nervous\u2013panicked that Vincent might notice the faint bruises on the girl\u2019s arm. She quickly stepped between them, blocking his line of sight.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing her move so abruptly, Vincent frowned. \u201cIs something wrong?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina\u2019s eyes shifted, and an excuse came to her at once. She spoke with rehearsed concern, \u201cVincent, you\u2019re a grown man, and Vanessa is a young girl. It\u2019s not really appropriate for you to be half\u2013dressed around her.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
At that moment, Vincent\u2019s shirt was still hanging open.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing this, he finished buttoning it and glanced at Sabrina. \u201cYou\u2019re right. I wasn\u2019t thinking.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina offered a relieved smile. \u201cI\u2019ll take Vanessa back to her room for now. Come over once you\u2019re properly dressed.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent nodded. \u201cAlright.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The whole time, Vanessa just stood there quietly, feeling strangely invisible\u2013utterly overlooked.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Watching Vincent and Sabrina interact so easily, her eyes began to sting.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It wasn\u2019t until Sabrina turned and took her hand that a few hurt tears finally escaped.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina saw her crying but didn\u2019t offer any comfort. She simply led her back to the bedroom.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Once inside, Sabrina picked out Vanessa\u2019s clothes for the day.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ignoring the child\u2019s teary eyes, she pulled the top over Vanessa\u2019s head.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After she was dressed, Vanessa suddenly grabbed Sabrina\u2019s hand and asked in a small, choked voice, \u201cSabrina\u2026 will you always love me?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing that, Sabrina reached out and brushed the tears from Vanessa\u2019s cheeks. \u201cOf course I will.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
But Vanessa still seemed uncertain. She threw her arms around Sabrina and held on tightly. \u201cPlease don\u2019t leave me. I don\u2019t have a mom\u2026 You\u2019re my mom now.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina stroked Vanessa\u2019s hair, her voice gentle. \u201cAlright, sweetie. I\u2019ll be your mom.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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At the doorway, Vincent\u2013now fully dressed\u2013had been about to push the door open. But hearing Vanessa\u2019s words, he stopped.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing how deeply Vanessa clung to Sabrina, Vincent couldn\u2019t help but feel that divorcing Scarlett might have been the right choice after all.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It was Saturday, the day of the kindergarten\u2019s annual fall field trip.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The night before, Violet had called Scarlett to say she had a conflict and asked if Scarlett could take Clara on her own.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett agreed and woke up early to get ready.\u00a0<\/p>\n
By the time she reached the kindergarten, most of the parents and children had already gathered.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The teacher took attendance and noticed only Vanessa and her guardian were missing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett stood in the crowd holding Clara\u2019s hand, her gaze fixed on the school entrance, hoping to see Vanessa arrive.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ever since she was little, Scarlett had taught Vanessa not to be late.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But now, nearly ten minutes had passed, and they were still waiting.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As Vanessa and her parent failed to appear, a few parents began to voice their impatience.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cCan we just get started? Do we really have to wait for one family?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s the weekend\u2014some of us have plans. I made time for this trip, but I didn\u2019t sign up to stand around.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSeriously, teachers\u2013time is money. Let\u2019s move it along.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
In moments, the assembly area buzzed with murmurs of complaint.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett didn\u2019t join in. She just kept watching the gate.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then Clara suddenly tugged her hand. \u201cAuntie.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett bent down. \u201cWhat is it, honey?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Clara whispered, \u201cDamian has been looking at you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett followed Clara\u2019s gaze.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Chapter 326 Bruises Concealed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Damian stood amid the crowd, Eric beside him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But the moment Scarlett looked over, Damian turned his eyes away.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett gently cupped Clara\u2019s cheek. \u201cDamian and I are friends, sweetie. It\u2019s okay if he glances this way.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Clara, too young to understand fully, simply squeezed her hand. \u201cOkay\u2026 as long as you\u2019re happy.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Warmth touched Scarlett\u2019s heart. She leaned down and softly pressed her forehead to Clara\u2019s. \u201cI am.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nearly twenty minutes later, Sabrina finally arrived with Vanessa.\u00a0<\/p>\n
At the entrance, Sabrina took in the dissatisfied faces and understood at once. \u201cSo sorry to keep everyone waiting,\u201d she said warmly, an apologetic smile on her lips. \u201cTraffic was terrible on the way over. To make it up, coffee is on me for the parents, and ice cream for all the kids after the trip.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
With just a friendly apology and a promised treat, the grumbling faded away\u2013replaced by appreciative smiles and even a few cheerful murmurs in Sabrina\u2019s direction.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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