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Vincent seemed unmoved. \u201cYou\u2019re the one who should feel regret,\u201d he said flatly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
With that, he adjusted Vanessa in his arms and turned to leave.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett stood rooted to the spot, a wave of pain and dizziness washing over her so intensely her vision swam. Her legs gave way, and she crumpled to the cold linoleum floor.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vanessa, peering over Vincent\u2019s shoulder, saw the whole thing happen.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent heard the soft thud and instinctively began to turn his head. But Vanessa suddenly piped up, her voice bright and distracting, \u201cDaddy, can we get ice cream later?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent\u2019s attention snapped back to his daughter. \u201cOf course,\u201d he said gently, his voice softening. \u201cAnything you want.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Out of the corner of her eye, fading into darkness, Scarlett watched their silhouettes disappear through the doorway. It felt as if her heart were being shredded.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Once, these two people had been her entire world.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Now, they were the source of her deepest hurt.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lying on the unforgiving floor, a dark, weary thought whispered that maybe it would be easier not to get up at all.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She fell into a long, troubled dream. In it, Vincent and Vanessa were searching for her, their faces etched with remorse.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent pleaded, \u201cI was wrong. Please, just forgive me this once. From now on, you\u2019ll be the only one.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vanessa cried, \u201cMommy, I\u2019m sorry! I\u2019ll be good, I promise! I\u2019ll listen to everything you say!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
But dreams, however poignant, must end. Scarlett fought her way back to consciousness.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The first things she registered were the stark white ceiling tiles and the steady, electronic beep of a heart monitor.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then, a figure leaned into her field of view.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett turned her head slowly. It was Damian.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He was watching her with naked concern. When he spoke, his voice was rough. \u201cYou\u2019re awake.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Confusion clouded her thoughts. \u201cHow\u2026 how did I get here?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
A small, relieved smile touched Damian\u2019s lips. \u201cI carried you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Scarlett frowned, a flicker of her old spirit returning. \u201cWho asked you to do that? What if you\u2019d hurt yourself again?\u201d The words were out before she could think.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Immediately, she regretted them. Why did she say something that sounded so\u2026 caring?\u00a0<\/p>\n
But Damian\u2019s smile widened into a full grin. \u201cAre you worried about me, Scarlett?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Flustered, Scarlett looked away, focusing on the window. \u201cI need to get home.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian\u2019s expression softened. \u201cScarlett,\u201d he said, his voice low and sincere, \u201cfrom now on, wherever I am, that can be your home.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
A flush crept up Scarlett\u2019s neck. Just then, a soft, deliberate cough came from elsewhere in the\u00a0<\/p>\n
room.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The sound made Scarlett start.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She turned her head further and saw Ruth propped up in the other hospital bed, watching them with an amused, warm smile.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWell, hello there,\u201d Ruth said, her voice still a bit weak but cheerful. \u201cI\u2019m Damian\u2019s mother, Ruth.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett\u2019s nerves returned. \u201cHello, Mrs. Langley.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOh, just Ruth is fine,\u201d she said, her eyes twinkling as she looked Scarlett over. \u201cMy goodness, you\u2019re even prettier than he said. What a lovely girl.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett wasn\u2019t used to such open, generous praise. It was unexpectedly disarming.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Still, what woman didn\u2019t appreciate a kind word? A faint, genuine smile touched Scarlett\u2019s lips. \u201cThank you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ruth waved a dismissive hand. \u201cNo need for thanks. And no need for such formality either. We\u2019ll be family soon enough.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett, thoroughly flustered now, shot a look at Damian.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing her glance, Damian shrugged, playing innocent. \u201cI may have mentioned you. Just in passing.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett glared at him, but he just kept smiling, unfazed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Ruth, meanwhile, was happily running ahead. \u201cSo, you two make a perfect pair. Have you set a date yet?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
A faint, proud smile still on his face, Damian deferred. \u201cWhatever you think is best, Mom.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Panicked, Scarlett quickly interjected, \u201cMrs. Langley\u2013Ruth\u2013actually, I\u2019m still\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She wanted to explain the truth\u2013that she wasn\u2019t free, that a divorce wasn\u2019t final.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But Ruth cut her off with cheerful determination. \u201cHere, give me your phone\u2013I\u2019ll transfer you some money for a proper welcome.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian nodded in enthusiastic agreement. \u201cSounds perfect to me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett felt the situation slipping wildly out of control. She needed an exit.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI really should be going,\u201d she said, hurriedly pushing the hospital blanket aside. \u201cMy\u2026 my brother is expecting me for dinner.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNonsense, don\u2019t go alone,\u201d Ruth insisted, then winked pointedly at her son. \u201cThis big lump will see you home. Won\u2019t you, Damian?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Catching the cue, Damian was already on his feet, taking Scarlett\u2019s hand. \u201cI\u2019ll take you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett opened her mouth to refuse, but thought better of it. Arguing seemed futile.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing her acquiesce, Ruth beamed. \u201cYou two have a nice time,\u201d she said, her tone brimming with hope. \u201cAnd Damian, honey, no need to rush back here to keep me company tonight. You just\u2026 make sure she gets home safely.\u201d The implication in her voice was clear and utterly unsubtle.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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