Hearing Sabrina\u2019s voice, Vanessa immediately leaned toward her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing this, Vincent had little choice but to hand her over.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Finished\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina cradled Vanessa close, gently patting her back a few times, and soon the child\u2019s crying subsided into quiet sniffles.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Only once Vanessa had calmed did Sabrina look up at Vincent. \u201cVincent, she\u2019s just a little girl. What she wants right now isn\u2019t necessarily what she\u2019ll want forever. Don\u2019t force her\u2013especially when she isn\u2019t feeling well.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent listened without agreeing or disagreeing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett stood to the side and said nothing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing neither of them respond, Sabrina offered a gentle smile and whispered to Vanessa, \u201cHow about Sabrina tucks you in for a while?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vanessa, still resting against Sabrina\u2019s shoulder, gave a small nod. \u201cOkay.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
After settling Vanessa back in the hospital bed, Sabrina stayed by her side until she drifted off.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Vincent pulled his gaze from Sabrina and looked toward Scarlett\u2013only to find she was already watching him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett didn\u2019t look upset; she even managed a faint, tired smile. \u201cSince I\u2019m not needed here, I should probably head back.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent studied her, a note of concern in his voice. \u201cWhere will you go?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett thought for a moment. \u201cBack to Theron Manor.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing this, Vincent spoke quickly, \u201cLet me drive you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett refused, clear and firm. \u201cNo need. I\u2019ll grab a cab outside. Vanessa needs you here right\u00a0<\/p>\n
now.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent didn\u2019t press further, simply saying quietly, \u201cAt least let me walk you out.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
This time, Scarlett didn\u2019t object, deciding to let him have his way,\u00a0<\/p>\n
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The silence between them felt heavy, strange, and thick.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Outside, the early winter wind cut sharply through the air, biting against their skin.\u00a0<\/p>\n
At the curb, Scarlett turned to Vincent. \u201cI\u2019ll catch a cab\u2013you should go\u00a0<\/p>\n
back inside.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Vincent\u2019s coat flapped in the gusts, his hair tousled by the wind, yet even like this, he carried a stark, handsome presence.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He looked at Scarlett with clear concern. \u201cLet me take you back to Ravenshade Villa.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett refused again. \u201cNo. I\u2019m going to my parents.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
With that, she raised her hand and hailed a passing taxi.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As the car pulled over, Scarlett moved to get in.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just then, Vincent called out, \u201cScarlett.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett closed her eyes briefly. Her patience was wearing thin, but she still turned back to face him. \u201cWhat?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Against the wind, Vincent\u2019s voice came fragmented, but she caught his words clearly. \u201cVanessa acting this way toward you\u2026 Have you ever considered that you might have played a part in it?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing that, Scarlett actually laughed. She looked at Vincent. \u201cThen tell me\u2013exactly what have I done wrong?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent replied, \u201cYou don\u2019t care for her the way you once did.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
His tone held a note of certainty.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett\u2019s smile didn\u2019t fade. She didn\u2019t bother explaining. \u201cAlright. You\u2019re right.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her detached, almost dismissive manner irked Vincent, \u201cWhy are you acting like this?\u201d he asked, unable to mask his frustration.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett answered, \u201cIf that\u2019s what you believe, then there\u2019s nothing more for me to say.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Without waiting for a response, she slipped into the taxi.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After the cab drove off, Vincent stood rooted for a while longer.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He stared after it, a tangled mess of emotions churning inside him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He thought about lighting a cigarette, but the wind was too fierce, so he let the idea go.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Only after standing in the biting cold for over ten minutes did Vincent finally turn and walk back into the hospital.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When he returned to the ward, Sabrina had just finished settling Vanessa and was stepping into the hallway. The moment she saw him return, his expression weighed down and distant, she walked over with concern. \u201cVincent, is everything alright?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent glanced at her. \u201cIt\u2019s fine.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina offered a gentle, understanding smile. \u201cVanessa\u2019s asleep. Let me go for a walk with you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent still declined. \u201cIt\u2019s okay. Really.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
But Sabrina grew uneasy. \u201cIs it work? Or\u2026 something else?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent wasn\u2019t in the mood to elaborate. \u201cIt\u2019s late,\u201d he said. \u201cYou should get some rest too.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
With that, he began walking toward the far end of the hallway.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He felt a heaviness in his chest and needed a moment alone, maybe a smoke.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing him walk away, Sabrina quickly called out, \u201cVincent, where are you going?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent paused and looked back. \u201cJust need some air. I\u2019ll be back shortly.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then he continued down the dimly lit corridor.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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