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Scarlett froze for a second, then asked nervously, \u201cYou won\u2019t even let me stay?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cGet out!\u201d Claire shouted, her voice rising. \u201cAll of you\u2013out!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Seeing there was no reasoning with her, Scarlett turned to Zachary. \u201cMr. Graham, maybe we should give Claire some space.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
They all filed out of the room, leaving Claire alone inside.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Standing in the living room, Scarlett paced anxiously. She couldn\u2019t just leave Claire by herself-\u00a0<\/p>\n
not in that state.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After a moment\u2019s hesitation, she carefully pushed the bedroom door open again.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The scene inside made her gasp. \u201cClaire! What are you doing?!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Claire was clutching a knife, slashing desperately at her own arm. Blood had already begun to stream down.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Without thinking, Scarlett rushed forward and grabbed the blade bare\u2013handed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She held on tightly, ignoring the sharp pain slicing through her palm, afraid Claire would try to snatch it back. Blood dripped steadily between her fingers, splattering onto the floor.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Claire looked up, startled. \u201cScarlett, let go!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNo,\u201d Scarlett said firmly, her voice thick with emotion.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Tears welled in Claire\u2019s eyes, her face twisted in anguish. \u201cJust let me do this\u2026 What\u2019s left for me to live for anyway?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou have me,\u201d Scarlett said, her own eyes burning. \u201cIf you\u2019re gone, what am I supposed to do? How could I go on?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian and Zachary hurried into the room, both wearing worried expressions. Seizing the moment, Zachary added gently, \u201cI\u2019m here for you too.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
A faint, disdainful snort came from Damian.\u00a0<\/p>\n
His attention was fixed on Scarlett\u2019s bleeding hand, and his tone toward Claire turned cold.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you want to die, fine. But think it through\u2013Elias will walk free. No one will fight for you then. And out of everyone here, the only one who\u2019ll really mourn you is Scarlett. I won\u2019t shed a single tear.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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His words struck a nerve. Claire flinched as if slapped.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett shot Damian an angry look. \u201cDamian, that\u2019s enough.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Zachary understood what Damian was trying to do, but worried his harsh approach might only make things worse.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Claire\u2019s grip on the knife hadn\u2019t loosened, and Scarlett\u2019s hand continued to bleed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ignoring Scarlett, Damian raised his voice. \u201cInstead of turning the knife on your best friend, why not use that energy to build a case against Elias? Make sure he gets the sentence he deserves. If I were you, he\u2019d be in handcuffs already\u2013not me sitting here crying and hurting the people who care about me. If I was going out, I\u2019d take him down with me-\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett couldn\u2019t stop Damian from pouring fuel on the fire. She could only watch Claire closely, hoping some of his harsh words would get through.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Unpalatable as his words were, there was truth to them.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Claire stared blankly ahead, as if dazed, but something in her expression shifted. Slowly, her fingers relaxed their grip.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett quickly pulled the knife away.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In the same moment, Damian stepped forward and took Scarlett\u2019s injured hand, holding it firmly in his.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He looked back at Claire, his voice low but clear. \u201cRemember, only the living have a chance to change things. If you\u2019re dead, it\u2019s over.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then he led Scarlett out of the room. She followed unsteadily, her steps shaky.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He didn\u2019t slow down until they were in the elevator, then out of the building and into the nearby urgent care clinic. Inside, he had a doctor clean and bandage Scarlett\u2019s hand.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sitting in the treatment room, Scarlett winced as the antiseptic stung her wound, letting out a soft gasp.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian\u2019s chest tightened seeing her in pain, but his words came out sharp. \u201cIf you\u2019re going to be reckless, you\u2019d better be ready to handle the consequences.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett looked up, glaring. \u201cDamian, you\u2014\u00a0<\/p>\n
He met her gaze, his expression stern. \u201cIf you want to protect someone, you have to protect yourself first.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Scarlett fell silent, dropping her eyes in quiet acknowledgment.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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After the doctor finished, Damian went to handle the bill. They walked out of the clinic without speaking, the air still tense between them.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Once outside, Damian moved a little closer. His voice softened slightly. \u201cAre you mad?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett shook her head. \u201cNo. I was just thinking\u2026 you were right.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She wasn\u2019t just saying it\u2014he could tell she meant it. He decided to leave it there, not wanting to push her further.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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