Every day, she would ask endless variations of the same question. \u201cDoes Daddy still love me?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
At first, Sabrina could handle it, but as time wore on, the constant neediness grated on her nerves. That was why she\u2019d come out tonight\u2013to find Vincent and get him to visit. Once he did, maybe Vanessa would finally stop pestering her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent hesitated. \u201cAnother time. I have something important to take care of tonight.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing his refusal, Sabrina wondered if he was genuinely upset.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But desperate to quiet Vanessa\u2019s endless questions, she pressed on. \u201cShe won\u2019t go to sleep, Vincent. She\u2019s crying and carrying on, saying you don\u2019t want her anymore.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
At those words, Vincent\u2019s resolve wavered.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He told himself Scarlett was in the hospital\u2013she wouldn\u2019t starve. Besides, she had her family and friends.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After a moment\u2019s internal debate, he finally relented. \u201cAlright. Let\u2019s go back now.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
A relieved smile spread across Sabrina\u2019s face. \u201cI knew you still cared about her,\u201d she said softly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent didn\u2019t reply. He simply turned and walked out of the bar, Sabrina following close behind, her hand lightly holding his sleeve.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In the parking lot, Vincent handed the car keys to Sabrina. \u201cI\u2019ve been drinking. You drive.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Once they were in the car\u2013Sabrina in the driver\u2019s seat, Vincent in the passenger\u2019s\u2013he gave her a quick lesson on shifting and starting the engine.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina fumbled for a while before realizing the car\u2019s safety system wouldn\u2019t allow ignition unless the passenger\u2019s seatbelt was fastened.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Knowing Vincent was tipsy, she leaned across him to buckle him in.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Unseen by them, a camera snapped a photo from a distance, capturing an image that looked far more intimate than the reality.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Once the engine finally turned over, Sabrina asked, \u201cBy the way, where were you heading\u00a0<\/p>\n
earlier?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent answered vaguely. \u201cIt doesn\u2019t matter now. Let\u2019s just go.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina nodded. \u201cI\u2019m off tomorrow. Will you come shopping with me?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
1\/3\u00a0<\/p>\n
20:12 Wed, Jan 14\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 344 A Change of Heart.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Almost absently, Vincent agreed. \u201cSure, I\u2019ll go\u00a0<\/p>\n
with you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
A\u00a0<\/p>\n
(63)\u00a0<\/p>\n
Finished\u00a0<\/p>\n
The paparazzi photo was soon published, accompanied by a wildly exaggerated headline about the couple\u2019s \u201cdeep, passionate love\u201c.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When Scarlett came across the trending topic online, a fresh wave of pain shot through her, making sleep impossible.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her body ached in a hundred different places, each bruise and cut a reminder of her helplessness.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Trying to distract herself, she scrolled further\u2013past the news about Vincent and Sabrina with only a fleeting glance\u2013until another headline caught her eye, this one about Claire.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSHOCKING: Popular Food Vlogger Offers Herself as a \u2018Bargaining Chip!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett\u2019s heart dropped. She clicked on the article, bracing for the worst.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But to her surprise, the <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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