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Scarlett was still holding Damian\u2019s hand under the cool stream of water.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Behind her stood Damian\u2019s warm, solid frame. His body radiated a comforting heat, like early winter sunlight.\u00a0<\/p>\n
For a moment, Scarlett felt pleasantly disoriented.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He had wrapped his arms gently around her, enveloping her completely.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Leaning back against his chest, she seemed small and delicate within his embrace.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian buried his face in her hair, breathing in her scent deeply.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her fragrance was quietly intoxicating, pulling him closer with an almost magnetic pull.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When she finally came back to herself, Scarlett remembered they were in her parents\u2018 kitchen -and her family was just outside.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She shifted slightly, giving his chest a light push. \u201cLet me go. Everyone\u2019s out there. It won\u2019t look good if they see us like this.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Instead of releasing her, Damian held her a little tighter. His voice was low and rough. \u201cI don\u2019t care. I\u2019ve already held you. I\u2019ve already kissed you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing that, Scarlett frowned and let out a soft, exasperated breath. \u201cDamian, you\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian tightened his embrace once more, as if trying to meld her into his very being.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He murmured softly near her ear, \u201cLike my mom says, if you start something with a girl, you\u2019ve got to see it through.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett went still for a second. \u201cDamian, I don\u2019t need you to \u2018see it through\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian\u2019s reply was firm. \u201cYes, you do. I will.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett raised her hands to push him away properly, but before she could apply any pressure, Diana\u2019s puzzled voice floated in from the hallway. \u201cScarlett, is breakfast almost ready?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
As she spoke, Diana peeked into the kitchen.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The moment she saw Damian holding Scarlett, she quickly averted her eyes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Flustered, she added, \u201cScarlett, Clara still needs to get to school soon. Could you\u2026 maybe speed things up a bit?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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With that, Diana retreated from the doorway.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing her, Scarlett called out quickly, \u201cOkay, got it.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Once Diana was gone, Scarlett gave Damian a light, admonishing swat.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She extracted herself from his arms and shot him a look. \u201cAfter breakfast, you should head home. If anyone asks, just tell them I wasn\u2019t feeling well last night and you came to check on me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian stood under the kitchen light, his gaze steady and serious on Scarlett. \u201cBut I don\u2019t like lying.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett couldn\u2019t help a small laugh. \u201cSince when?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing that, Damian\u2019s brow furrowed slightly. He leaned down until his eyes were level with hers. \u201cWhat lie are you talking about?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Thinking of the complicated history between Damian and Sabrina, Scarlett decided not to press it. She simply said, \u201cLet\u2019s go. We shouldn\u2019t keep everyone waiting.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
After leaving the kitchen, the two of them walked into the dining area together.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nathan, Violet, Henry, and Diana were already seated.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The moment Scarlett and Damian entered, all eyes turned toward them.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Instantly, they were the center of attention.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nathan\u2019s gaze was cold and distinctly unwelcoming.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Henry and Diana glanced their way briefly before looking down at their plates.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Only Violet wore a bright, warm smile. She gestured to them. \u201cScarlett, Damian, come sit.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then, turning to Damian, who seemed a touch uneasy, she added kindly, \u201cDamian, make yourself at home. No need to be nervous.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian quickly returned her smile. \u201cThank you. I already feel very at home here.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing that, Violet\u2019s grin widened.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian\u2019s words were clearly layered with meaning.\u00a0<\/p>\n
How many times had he slipped over here in the middle of the night? Didn\u2019t that already mean he treated the place like his own?\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Scarlett caught the subtext too. Under the table, she gave his arm a subtle pinch, warning him to watch his words.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Outwardly, she didn\u2019t even glance his way.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian, however, looked directly at her, his eyes holding a trace of playful innocence and feigned grievance.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing his stare, Scarlett quickly let go of his arm, flustered.\u00a0<\/p>\n
At the same time, she shot him a stern look. \u201cWhat are you looking at me for? Eat your breakfast.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing that, Damian promptly stood up.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He divided the milk into three mugs. The first he placed in front of Diana, the second before Violet, and the third he set down gently in front of Scarlett.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Before resuming his seat, Damian ignored the less\u2013than\u2013thrilled expressions on Nathan and Henry\u2019s faces. Instead, he smiled warmly at the two women. \u201cMrs. Theron, Violet\u2013I\u2019ve heard milk is soothing. I thought you might like some.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
With that, he sat back down.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Violet looked at Damian, her eyes crinkling into happy crescents. \u201cDamian, you\u2019re so thoughtful. Scarlett is very lucky.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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