<b>Chapter </b><b>119 </b><b>Want </b><b>to rekindle </b>an <b>old </b><b>me</b>.
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Grandpa Hugo felt a bit helpless.
He sighed inwardly, realizing how different life could be for different people. <i>Some </i>families have children who bring them
pride and honor, while his grandson seemed to only bring him disapproving looks.
He approached William, trying to soothe him, “Don’t be upset. With someone as wonderful as Scarlett, it’s only natural for
people to be interested in her. It would be strange if they weren’t!“.
William found these words quiteforting.
“You’ve got a better eye than your ancestors!” William remarked slyly.
The implication was clear, and anyone could understand it.
Grandpa Hugo didn’t get angry. Instead, he asked, “Is it the young man who came by the other day?”
William raised an eyebrow and nced at him, “You remember?”
“Of course, anyone who shows up around Scarlett, how could I forget?”
William didn’t deny it and nodded, “Yes, that’s him.”
“Are they… dating?” Grandpa Hugo inquired.
William thought for a moment <i>before </i>speaking, “Almost. Anyway, he’s definitely interested in Scarlett. He’s made that very
clear to me.”
Hugo’s gaze shifted to Scarlett.
Scarlett sat there, seemingly oblivious to the conversation between the two old men.
It was as if their chat didn’t even register with her.
Mr. He nodded thoughtfully, “So… they’re not dating yet?<b>” </b>
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William looked up at him, “Why do I detect a hint of schadenfreude in your tone?”
“No, no!” Mr. He shook his head, speaking earnestly, “Of course not. I’m just trying to look out for Scarlett, you know. That
young man… well, he’s quite handsome!”
“Indeed he is,” William replied with pride.
Second, who was listening nearby, struggled to suppress augh.
It seemed like Mr. He was being a bit insincere with hispliments!
At this point, Mr. He turned to William and said, “Rest assured, even though Scarlett isn’t my biological granddaughter, I’ll
treat her as if she were. Her happiness is my priority!”
Whether or not he meant it, William found the words quite pleasing.
“You’re a considerate old man,” William remarked.
“Of course.”
Noticing the time, William suggested, “Since we’re all here, why don’t we have a meal together?”
Mr. Adler was more than happy to agree, “Alright!”
At that moment, William looked at the two little ones beside him, “Fourth, Second, let’s go have lunch with your
great–grandfather!”
“Okay!”
“What about Mommy?” Second asked.
“Don’t worry about me…”
“You all go ahead. I’ll stay here, and someone will bring food overter,” Scarlett began to say, but Hugo interrupted.
William frowned slightly, but Mr. Adler quickly chimed in, “Alright, alright, you stay here then. Better than making me
upset!<b>” </b>
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With that, he pulled William along, “Let’s go, Old Man Adler!”
Not giving William a chance to argue, he called out to Fourth and Second, “Come on, little darlings!”
Fourth and Second exchanged a nce and wisely gave them some space.
Everything unfolded quite smoothly!
In the hallway, William still looked a bit concerned, “Leaving the two of them inside, is that really okay?”
“What’s not okay? Besides, Scarlett’s a patient. What could possibly go wrong?”
“Old Hodges, I feel like…”
“Oh,e on, let’s go. Why are you getting more long–winded with age?”
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As the voices in the hallway faded away, a subtle tension lingered between the two people in the hospital room.
Hugo moved closer to Scarlett.
Scarlett looked at him. “Mr. Hodges, there’s no need for you to stay here just for me. I can take care of myself.”
“I’m just fulfilling a promise.”
Scarlett sneered. “Hugo, this isn’t like you at all.”
“What would be like me then?”
“Have you forgotten your past reckless behavior?”
Hugo fell silent.
“I think Tiana was right. If you keep hanging around, I’m not going to exin anything.”
“No need to exin.”
“Hugo, are <i>you </i>trying to rekindle something?” Scarlett asked, noticing his unusual behavior over the past few days.
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“And what if I am?” Hugo’s eyes flickered, making it hard to tell if he was serious or not.
Scarlett paused, surprised by his unexpected response.
After a moment of thought, she said, “I suggest you give up on that idea.”
Hugo smirked coldly. “What, are you worried Yale might misunderstand?”
“This has nothing to do with Yale.”
“Do you like him?” Hugo asked.
“This has nothing to do with you either.”
“Scarlett…” Hugo stared at her, his dark eyes like a deep, endless whirlpool.
Scarlett didn’t respond, just looked at him with her beautiful almond–shaped eyes, carrying a hint of calm and detachment.
“I won’t allow-<b>” </b>
Before Hugo could finish, his phone suddenly rang.
He paused, pulled out his phone, and saw it was Henry calling. He frowned slightly and answered.
“Speak.”
“Boss, I’m at the door<i>. </i><i>Can </i>I <ie </i>in?” Henry whispered.
Hugo hung up without a word, nced at Scarlett, then turned and walked toward the door.
He opened it directly, and there stood Henry.
“Lunch is here, boss!” Henry announced, holding up the bags of food.
Without a word, Hugo turned and walked inside.
Uh…
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Henry paused for a moment. Was this a bad time?
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Despite his hesitation, he followed Hugo inside.
Upon seeing Scarlett, Henry shed his signature smile, “Hello, Ms. Adler!”
Scarlett gave him a polite smile, “Hello.”
“Today’s lunch is quite a spread!” Henry said enthusiastically, unpacking the <i>food</i>. “I heard from <i>your </i>sweet little girl that
these are your favorites, so the boss made sure I got them from this ce!”
“Sweet little girl?”
“Oh, that’s what I call your daughter. She’s just so cute and sweet,” Henry exined.
Scarlett’s lips curled into a slight smile, “I’m sure she loves that.”
Henry chuckled.
Scarlett could smile at anyone, but Hugo couldn’t help but feel a twinge of irritation seeing her smile at Henry.
“Henry, step outside with me for a moment,” Hugo said, trying to keep hisposure.
Henry watched Scarlett and said, “Ms. Adler, enjoy your meal. I’ll step out for a moment.” With that, he got up and followed
Hugo out.
Scarlett continued eating, not caring about what they were discussing.
But she couldn’t shake the feeling that someone was watching her from behind…
How could she get everyone to leave?
In the hallway,
“How’s the investigation I asked you to do?” Hugo asked.
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“Oh, I’ve looked into everything, down to the smallest detail. I’ve sent all the information to your email, so you can check it
anytime.”
“Any irregrities?”
Henry shook his head, “Nothing noticeable so far.”
Hugo’s expression was less than pleased.
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