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As he moved closer, Scarlett didn’t back away. Instead, she looked at him with bright eyes and firmly shook her head,
“Nope.”
Hugo smirked coldly, “Scarlett, I never realized you had a knack for acting.”
“Really?” she replied, raising an eyebrow. “Does that mean I have another career option?”
This woman…
She just wouldn’t admit it until the very end.
Hugo’s face turned icy. “Scarlett, you know exactly what I’m talking about and what I’m asking. Stop beating around the
bush. I want an answer!”
With a casual demeanor, Scarlett feigned ignorance, “What answer?”
“You-” Hugo red at her, “Scarlett, is Fourth and that child really…”
“Hugo,” she interrupted before he could finish, “I’m still a patient, you know. Can’t you have a little patience? Can’t we
discuss this after I’m discharged?”
“Patient?” Hugo looked at her, “If you hadn’t mentioned it, I might have forgotten you’re supposed to be a patient.”
Scarlett raised her hand, showing him her injury.
It was real, genuine.
But Hugo was restless now.
He desperately needed to know the truth.
“Scarlett, I just need one answer, just one. Are they my kids or not?” Hugo asked, his eyes almost pleading.
“No,” Scarlett replied bluntly.
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<b>But </b>Hugo felt certain they were.
“Impossible,” Hugo said. “They clearly are.”
Scarlett took a deep breath. “I told you, but you don’t believe me. So why even ask?”
Her gaze seemed honest, but Hugo just couldn’t trust her.
“I want the truth!” Hugo said, emphasizing each word.
“Would you believe me if I said yes?” Scarlett raised an eyebrow.
Hugo was at a loss for words, staring at her.
“If you don’t believe me, then go get a DNA test,” Scarlett suggested directly.
Hugo narrowed his eyes. “Do you think I won’t dare?”
Scarlett smiled slightly, remaining silent.
It was like a psychological battle between the two of them.
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Hugo clenched his fists. “Alright, let’s do the DNA test, Scarlett. If Fourth is really my child… I won’t let it go.”
Scarlett’s smile turned wry. “You said that when the child wasn’t around, and now that you think the child is yours, you say
it again. No matter what I do, you won’t let it go, so what’s the point in talking?”
She looked at him, as if life was just too difficult.
Why did she seem so confident, even when she was clearly in the wrong?
Why did she act so relentless?
Hugo red at her, stepping closer, his eyes zing with anger.
Scarlett met his gaze, refusing to back down.
They stood in a tense standoff.
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After what <b>felt </b>like ages, the door swung open, and a police officer entered. “Is Scarlett in this room<b>?</b><b>” </b>
Hugo snapped back to reality, turning his gaze to the officer at the door and nodded. “Yes.”
“We have some questions about the car identst night.”
Scarlett nodded, suppressing her earlier anger. “Alright.”
Just then, a police officer approached her. “Can you tell me what happened yesterday?”
Sitting on the bed, Scarlett tried to recall the events. “I’m not entirely sure. After I <i>got </i>in the car yesterday, I noticed some brake issues while waiting at a red light. I ended up running several red lights in the city. When I realized something was wrong, I drove to the outskirts, hoping to find a safe ce to stop. But then, arge truck suddenly appeared, and I
identally got into an ident.”
The officer listened carefully, taking notes. “ording to the traffic police, your car was deliberately tampered with, leading to the ident. Do you have any idea who might have done this?”
Scarlett furrowed her brow and shook her head. “No, I don’t.”
“This case has been officially opened. It’s not just a prank; it’s an attempted murder case. We need you, Ms. Adler<b>, </b><b>to </b>provide any strong evidence you might have,” the officer exined.
Scarlett listened, unsurprised.
While driving yesterday, her mind had been racing, and she had already suspected something.
“Have you had any conflicts with anyone recently?” the officer asked.
Scarlett looked up at Hugo.
Hugo looked away, clearly upset.
“Who’s this?” the officer asked.
“My ex–husband,” Scarlett replied bluntly.
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“I was <b>the </b><b>one </b>who saved her yesterday,” Hugo added.
<b>The </b>officer nodded, choosing not to delve into personal matters, and turned to Scarlett. “Ms. Adler, please think carefully. Any overlooked detail could be crucial to this case.”
Scarlett pondered for a moment before saying, “I really don’t recall having any enemies, buttely, I’ve felt like someone
has been following me.”
Hugo’s brow furrowed as he looked at her, his dark eyes filled with concern.
<b>“</b>Time, ce?”
Scarlett listed them one by one.
After more than half an hour, the officer stood up and looked at Scarlett. “Alright, we’ll leave it at that for today. If you
remember anything, please contact us anytime.”
“Thank you for your help.”
“Serving the public is our duty,” the officer replied before heading out.
Hugo got up to see them out.
As the door closed, Scarlett began to reflect on the events of the past few days.
Maybe it really has something to do with the ident.
A few minutester.
Hugo walked up to her, “Howe you never mentioned being followed?”
Scarlett smiled at him, “Wouldn’t it be weird if I told you about that?”
Hugo paused, speechless.
She had a point.
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Scarlett nodded, showing no sign of worry or fear, “I know.”
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“But don’t worry. I’ll investigate and handle this. I won’t let anything happen <i>to </i><i>you</i>. Just be careful for <i>now</i>,” Hugo assured
her.
Scarlett looked at him, “Hugo, you really don’t have to worry about me…”
“I know what you’re going to say,” Hugo interrupted her. “Just think of it as <i>me </i>doing this for Fourth. I don’t want her to be
worried or upset.”
Scarlett pondered for a moment. Maybe Hugo wouldn’t make the best husband, but he might be a good father.
Even if something happened, Scarlett was sure he wouldn’t ignore Fourth and the others.
With that thought, she felt more at ease.
She nodded at him, “Got it.”