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Even though Nathan had said that guests should use the front door, Scarlett knew her brother\u2019s temper all too well.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Regardless of whether Damian was technically in the wrong for staying over, Nathan definitely wouldn\u2019t welcome him with open arms.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The fact that a scene hadn\u2019t already erupted likely meant Violet was running interference.\u00a0<\/p>\n
With that thought, Scarlett just wanted Damian gone as quickly as possible.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After all, she was Nathan\u2019s sister\u2013at worst, she\u2019d get a stern talking\u2013to.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She wasn\u2019t sure if Damian had taken her warning seriously, but just then, he swung his legs out of bed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After slipping back into his shirt, he turned and looked at her. He didn\u2019t say a word, but one eyebrow arched slightly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A moment later, he walked toward her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stopping in front of her, he looked down with a faint, knowing smile. \u201cI meant what I said. I\u2019m not hiding.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
With that, he didn\u2019t give Scarlett time to process his meaning\u2013he simply pulled open the bedroom door and walked straight out.\u00a0<\/p>\n
His boldness sent a jolt of panic through her. Staring at his retreating back, she instinctively called out, \u201cDamian, get back here!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
But as soon as Damian stepped into the hallway, he spotted Henry and Diana across the way, just about to head downstairs.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing the two elders, Damian\u2019s pulse quickened.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Still, he forced an air of calm. He met their curious, slightly stunned gazes and offered a polite smile. \u201cMr. Theron, Mrs. Theron. Good morning.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Henry and Diana were both taken aback at the sight of him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing his greeting, they exchanged a glance before responding with somewhat strained smiles. \u201cGood morning.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Inside the bedroom, Scarlett felt the situation spiraling. Her heart pounded anxiously, but she\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Damian took a steadying breath and approached the elders.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Henry looked at him, perplexed. \u201cYou\u2019re\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian kept his smile in place. \u201cMr. Theron, I came by last night. It was quite late, so I didn\u2019t want to disturb you. I hope that\u2019s alright.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
His words had a hint of \u201cask for forgiveness, not permission\u201c.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing this, Henry\u2019s voice held a tremor. \u201cYou\u2026 you\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
But the sharper reprimand never came.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After all, this was Theron Manor. If Damian had managed to get in and stay, it surely hadn\u2019t been a one\u2013sided affair.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing Henry was momentarily speechless, Damian turned to Diana. \u201cMrs. Theron, I was just about to get some milk for Scarlett. Could I make you a cup as well?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Diana was caught off guard by the domestic offer but didn\u2019t want to seem rude. \u201cOh, well\u2026 that would be nice, thank you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Inside the room, a fresh wave of dread washed over Scarlett. Forgoing any attempt to freshen up,\u00a0<\/p>\n
she hurried out and followed Damian downstairs.\u00a0<\/p>\n
While the two of them were in the kitchen at the stove, Nathan and Violet came down as well.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing their footsteps on the stairs, Scarlett shot Damian a look. \u201cLet\u2019s see you talk your way out of this one.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian\u2019s smile was warm and unbothered. \u201cMaking your family feel confident about me is job. Your only job is to decide if you\u2019re willing to give me a chance.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett was momentarily stunned by his words.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She thought of Vincent back then\u2013he had never said anything remotely like that.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When she had been determined to marry Vincent, she had been the one exhausting herself, trying to prove her worth to everyone.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Whether Damian\u2019s words were entirely sincere or not, at least he could voice them.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent wouldn\u2019t have bothered.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Noticing Scarlett\u2019s distracted expression, Damian guessed she might be thinking of Vincent.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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He leaned down and gave her cheek a gentle, playful pinch, though his eyes held a hint of reproach. \u201cDon\u2019t think about him.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett snapped back to the present and nodded. \u201cOkay.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing her easy agreement, Damian felt a prick of irritation. \u201cYou really were thinking about him, weren\u2019t you?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett didn\u2019t answer directly. Instead, she pointed at the saucepan. \u201cDamian, the oatmeal.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing the warning, Damian hurried to lift the lid. In his haste, a plume of steam shot up and scalded the back of his hand.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He hissed in pain and dropped the lid with a clatter.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing this, Scarlett quickly grabbed his wrist and guided his hand under the cool stream of the kitchen faucet.\u00a0<\/p>\n
At the same time, she couldn\u2019t help scolding him, her voice a mix of concern and exasperation. \u201cIf you don\u2019t know what you\u2019re doing, why show off? Now look\u2013you\u2019ve burned yourself. Happy?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian didn\u2019t mind the scolding. He watched her profile as she tended to his hand, his eyes soft and smiling.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After a moment, he said quietly, \u201cIt\u2019s the trying that counts, even when you\u2019re not perfect at it.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett let out a soft, dismissive huff. \u201cShow\u2013off.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian just kept smiling and didn\u2019t argue.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But a moment later, he couldn\u2019t resist. He wrapped his other arm around her from behind, pulling her gently back against his chest.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He rested his chin lightly on the top of her head and asked, his voice sincere and low, \u201cAfter the divorce is final\u2026 how about we try being together? For real.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The faucet continued to run, the steady sound of water filling the quiet kitchen.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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