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Vanessa hesitated briefly, then reaffirmed her story with a firm nod. \u201cIt was Mommy. She told\u00a0<\/p>\n
me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent held her gaze, his tone measured. \u201cYou\u2019re absolutely certain? You wouldn\u2019t lie to me about this?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vanessa shook her head, her expression earnest. \u201cI\u2019m not lying.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
A quiet, grim satisfaction settled in Vincent\u2019s chest. \u201cAlright,\u201d he said. \u201cFinish your milk.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Once she had drained the glass, he took it from her. \u201cTime to sleep.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vanessa licked her upper lip, then ventured another question. \u201cDaddy\u2026 where\u2019s Sabrina?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cShe\u2019s at the research lab,\u201d Vincent replied. \u201cShe\u2019ll be staying there for a couple of nights.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The news brought Vanessa a confusing mix of disappointment and relief. Earlier, when her preschool teacher had tried calling her parents, neither Vincent nor Sabrina had answered. For a while, she\u2019d feared they were ignoring her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Now, having an explanation, the day\u2019s lingering hurt faded. She even murmured quietly to herself, \u201cOh\u2026 that\u2019s why Sabrina didn\u2019t pick up when the school called.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent, smoothing her comforter, said, \u201cI have an early meeting tomorrow. Maria will take to school, okay?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vanessa immediately tensed. \u201cNo,\u201d she said, her voice small. \u201cI want to stay home with Great- Grandpa.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
you\u00a0<\/p>\n
There were two reasons\u2013she genuinely didn\u2019t want to go to school, and she also remembered how Maria had pinched her arm once when no one was looking.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sensing her resistance, Vincent\u2019s voice softened. \u201cYou don\u2019t like school right now?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vanessa shook her head vigorously, forcing a bright tone. \u201cNo! Everyone in my class likes me!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s good to hear,\u201d Vincent said, his hand resting gently on her head for a moment.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He tucked the blankets snugly around her, then stood and turned off the main light, leaving the nightlight on.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Once he was gone, Vanessa burrowed deep under the covers. Silent tears welled up and traced hot paths down her temples into her hair.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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The kids at school didn\u2019t like her. They wouldn\u2019t share toys with her and sometimes whispered when she walked by. She hated preschool. She really, truly did.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Scarlett was soaking her feet in a basin of warm water in the living room after dinner.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A notification chimed from her phone on the side table. Thinking it might be a work email, she picked it up.\u00a0<\/p>\n
To her surprise, it was a message from Vincent.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent sent, \u201cDon\u2019t fill Vanessa\u2019s head with nonsense.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett, bewildered, typed back a single question mark, \u201c?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent said, \u201cNo need for details. You know what\u00a0<\/p>\n
you did.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Still confused and now irritated, Scarlett replied, \u201cYou\u2019re insane.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She put the phone down, finished her foot soak, and felt somewhat more relaxed. She dismissed Vincent\u2019s cryptic accusation, deciding not to waste another thought on it. After drying her feet, she headed upstairs to her bedroom.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She had only been inside for a minute or two, settling into the quiet, when a sudden draft brushed the back of her neck. An instant later, a hand came to rest on her shoulder.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The unexpected touch made her jump violently. A scream tore from her throat-\u00a0<\/p>\n
But it was instantly muffled as a larger hand clamped firmly over her mouth.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nathan, who had just reached the top of the stairs, heard the choked cry from his sister\u2019s room. Without hesitation, he pushed her door open.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The scene that greeted him was Damian standing behind Scarlett, his hand covering her mouth.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing the door, Damian looked over. Seeing Nathan, he immediately released Scarlett and straightened up, his posture suddenly formal.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNathan,\u201d he said, his voice an awkward mix of surprise and respect.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nathan\u2019s brow furrowed deeply.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian felt the weight of his displeasure and his own heart began to race.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett whirled around, about to explain, but Nathan spoke first, his cold gaze fixed on\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Damian. \u201cIf you plan on visiting in the future,\u201d he said, his voice flat, \u201cuse the front door.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The statement was directed entirely at Damian.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Damian blinked, confused by the unexpected instruction. Nathan\u2019s expression didn\u2019t change. \u201cNo particular reason. I\u2019d just prefer not to find you dead from a fall on our property.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Though the words were hardly welcoming, Damian felt a surge of relief. \u201cThank you,\u201d he said, the gratitude genuine. \u201cI will.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett stood between them, feeling utterly invisible as the two men conversed around her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nathan said nothing more. He turned and walked back toward the door.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cGoodnight, Nathan,\u201d Damian called after him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nathan didn\u2019t turn back, but a low \u201cMm,\u201d floated over his shoulder.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As Nathan\u2019s hand reached for the doorknob, Damian quickly added, \u201cCould you\u2026 close the door for us?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett was certain Nathan would ignore the request.\u00a0<\/p>\n
To her astonishment, he pulled the door shut firmly behind him with a soft click.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett was left speechless.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The moment the latch engaged, Damian spun back to her, his hands landing excitedly on her shoulders. \u201cScarlett! Did you see that?\u201d he whispered, his eyes alight. \u201cYour brother gave me permission! Told me to use the front door! I can visit you properly now!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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