<b>Chapter </b><b>128 </b><b>You </b><b>dreamed of </b><b>me</b>.
A strange and empty ce, covered in blood.
Everywhere Hugo looked, there were bodies.
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He was desperately searching for something, opening door after door. But as he walked
through a small courtyard, he stumbled over something. Turning around, he saw countless
bodies of Scarlett lying in a deep pit…
His eyes snapped open. “Scarlett!” he suddenly shouted.
Scarlett was standing by the window, looking outside. Hearing his voice, she turned to look at
him.
Hugo shot up from the bed, but the movement pulled at his abdominal wound, causing him to wince in pain.
Seeing this, Scarlett rushed over. “What’s wrong? Are you okay?”
Hugo’s forehead was covered in sweat, his face pale, and his eyes vacant as if he hadn’t fully woken from the nightmare. Just as Scarlett was about to say something else, Hugo suddenly pulled her into his arms, holding her tightly.
Scarlett was taken aback by his sudden action.
After a long pause, she asked, “What… are you doing?”
Hugo held her without saying a word, his grip tightening around her even more.
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Thinking about the dream he just had, the scenes reying in his mind, his heart felt as if it
was being squeezed tightly, making it hard to breathe.
Seeing her now, it was such a relief.
She was okay, and that was all that mattered!
Holding her, he felt a rush of joy, like finding something precious he thought he’d lost.
After what seemed like forever, Scarlett asked, “Did you… have a nightmare? Dream about…
me?”
It was both a question and a certainty.
His earlier reaction had said it all.
Talking about it made Hugo realize something, and his heart slowly calmed down as he let
go of her.
Looking at Scarlett, his gaze was a bit awkward.
“Are you okay?” he asked, trying to sound casual.
Scarlett nodded, “Yeah, apparently, better than you.”
Hugo nodded in agreement.
That’s when Scarlett noticed the wound on his abdomen, bleeding again from the earlier
exertion.
<b>“</b>I’ll call the doctor,” she said, turning to leave.
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But Hugo suddenly reached out and grabbed her hand.
Scarlett turned back, looking at his hand holding hers, then back at him.
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“I’m fine,” he insisted, gesturing for her to stay. “Sit with me for a while, let’s talk.
Scarlett hesitated for a moment before sitting on the edge of the bed.
Hugo looked at her, his demeanor stillmanding despite his pale appearance. “Give me
an exnation.”
“What exnation?” Scarlett asked.
“Why did you deliberately send me away yesterday?” Hugo inquired.
Scarlett had thought he was asking about the First issue and had mentally prepared herself,
but he was asking about something else entirely.
After a moment’s thought, she replied, “Because I wanted to handle it myself.”
Hugo narrowed his <i>eyes</i>, displeased. “You were risking your life, you know that?”
Scarlett didn’t deny it.
Hugo gazed at her, his eyes carrying a hint of anger. “Was it for Grandpa Adler, for the child?”
It was both a question and a statement.
Scarlett remained silent.
Hugo’s lips curled into a mocking smile. “Scarlett, you could have just told me…”
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“Told you what?” Scarlett interrupted before he could finish, giving him a cold smile. “Hugo…”
“We’re divorced. You have no reason to help me, and I don’t want to owe you anything. Why
should I drag you into this?” Scarlett said firmly.
Hugo clenched his jaw, looking at her. “Is that really how you feel, Scarlett?”
“Yes!” She replied directly.
“Do you think you’re free of any ties now?” Hugo asked. “With Fourth and Second in the
picture, there will always be things connecting us!”
“They may be your kids, but my issues aren’t yours to deal with!” Scarlett said seriously.
Hearing this, Hugo paused for a moment. “So, you’re finally admitting they’re my kids?”
Scarlett had no intention of denying it any longer. She nodded, “Yes.”
Hugo didn’t know whether to feel relieved or frustrated.
Looking at Scarlett, he felt like she was a stone that couldn’t be warmed.
After a long pause, <i>Hugo </i>spoke, “Fine, you can disregard me. But if Grandpa Adler and the
kids knew how you felt, what do <i>you </i>think they’d say? If something really happened to you,
how would they cope?”
This was precisely Scarlett’s weak spot.
She could be indifferent to everything, but she couldn’t ignore them…
Seeing her silent, Hugo felt like he had found her Achilles‘ heel.
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“Scarlett, if you’re smart, you won’t refuse help from others. Even if it means using me, you
should protect yourself,” Hugo said, carefully choosing his words.
She lifted her gaze, her clear eyes looking at him in surprise.
Hugo, however, seemed particrly earnest.
“Use you… Are you really that easy to be used, Hugo?”
“Of course not,” Hugo replied, looking at her. “But for you, I would willingly be.”
Scarlett was speechless.
Time seemed to stand still.
They looked at each other, eyes locked.
In that moment, silence spoke louder than words.
Just then, the <i>door </i>burst open.
Grandpa Hodges hurriedly walked in, “Hugo, you rascal, are you trying to give your grandpa a
heart attack?”
“Such a big thing happened, and you didn’t even tell me. Are you trying to scare me to death?”
As the door swung open, Scarlett quickly averted her gaze and stood up immediately.
“Grandpa!”
Scarlett was also present, which surprised Grandpa Hector. He nced at her, then at Hugo,
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who was lying in bed. Although Hugo was bandaged and didn’t look great, his spirit seemed
alright.
“Oh, Scarlett’s here too,” Grandpa Hector remarked.
Scarlett nodded.
“How are you? You’re not hurt, are you?” Grandpa Hector asked with concern as he
approached.
“I’m okay, but…” Scarlett’s gaze shifted to Hugo on the bed. Remembering something, she added, “Grandpa Hector, Hugo got hurt saving me. I wanted to tell you earlier, but didn’t get the chance. If you’re upset, me me. I’m willing to take full responsibility!”
Scarlett knew that despite Grandpa Hector’s harsh words about Hugo, he cared deeply for him.
Since it was because of her, Scarlett didn’t want to deny it.
Hearing this, Grandpa Hector paused, his eyes moving between the two of them.
He truly cared, but Scarlett’s words made him feel… something different?
Unexpectedly, his lips curled into a smile, and he said, “A little injury for a grown man is nothing to be upset about. As long as you’re okay, that’s all that matters to me!”
Hugo was bewildered, “…??”
Was this really the same person who had just walked in?
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“A man is born to stand tall, protect his home and country, and safeguard women and
children. He’s just doing what he ought to do. If he ever lets you get hurt, I won’t let him off
the hook!” Grandpa chuckled warmly.
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