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“What do you mean ‘just‘?” Hugo asked, looking at her.
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“Just that Fourth has never been separated from her two brothers. If you only take her, it might not go well.
Even if she reluctantly goes with you, you’ll never have peace again. She’ll make your life a living nightmare. So, I suggest you give up on this idea if you want a carefree future,” Scarlett advised sincerely.
“A carefree future?” Hugo squinted, catching the key phrase in her words. “Scarlett, since our divorce, have
you seen any gossip about me?”
Hugo questioned, hinting that some things were obvious without him having to spell them out.
“Sorry, I haven’t paid much attention since the divorce!”
“Well, let me tell you, there hasn’t been any!” Hugo said.
“Tiana Young doesn’t count?” Scarlett raised an eyebrow, almost forgetting about her.
Hugo frowned, “My rtionship with her was purely friendship.”
Scarlett heard this and smiled slightly, “Mr. Hodges, your boundaries with friends seem quite broad!”
“I admit, <b>I </b>used the rumors about us to avoid unnecessary trouble, but I never crossed any lines with her,”
Hugo stated firmly, emphasizing each word.
Scarlett’s dark eyes turned serious and focused.
She closed her eyes, instinctively wanting to avoid his intensity.
Even though Hugo hadn’t explicitly said anything, he had hinted enough times <b>for </b>her <b>to </b>understand. She
<b>wasn’t </b>oblivious.
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But after being let down once, she couldn’t find trust in the same man again.
Even if he hadn’t lied.
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“Honestly, <i>you </i>don’t need to exin things with her to me. I was just making conversation…” Scarlett said
casually.
“You might be making conversation, but I need you to understand. Plus, I don’t n on being with anyone else for the rest of my life,” Hugo said, his gaze fixed intensely on her.
His meaning was clear.
Scarlett continued eating, pretending not to hear or understand, unwilling to give him any reaction.
She wasn’t the type to turn back just because of a few sweet words. Besides, Hugo hadn’t said much, and she wasn’t going to push for answers.
She had mixed feelings towards Hugo–resentment and gratitude–but that didn’t mean she’d act impulsively.
She had survived tough times over the years, and adding more to her life now didn’t seem necessary.
All she wanted was to uncover the truth behind her parents‘ murder and then live a simple life with her grandfather and child.
“Let’s discuss thister,” Scarlett said, leaving Hugo Hodges with nothing more to add.
He knew better than to expect a quick fix with her. If it were that easy, she wouldn’t be Scarlett Adler.
This was going to be a long process, and Hugo was prepared for the long haul.
Breakfast was a peculiar affair, with an odd atmosphere hanging over them.
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By the time they finished, daylight had fully arrived.
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Scarlett guessed her grandfather, William Adler<b>, </b>would be arriving <b>soon</b>. She looked at Hugo, “Thanks for
breakfast, but I think I need some more sleep.”
The hint for him to leave couldn’t have been clearer.
His dark eyes swept over her, a faint smile ying at his lips. He checked his watch, “Yeah, Grandpa Adler
should be here soon. You get some rest; I’ll head back and do the same.
Scarlett nodded.
Dealing with smart people was always easier.
Hugo gave her onest nce before getting up and leaving.
Scarletty down, but sleep was elusive.
Remembering something, she reached under her pillow and pulled out her phone, opening an encrypted app
with a contact inside.
She hesitated for a long time before sending a message.
Soon, <b>a </b>contact was sent back to her. Scarlett noted down the address and put her phone away.
Suddenly, a sharp pain shot through her wrist. Scarlett frowned, looking at her wrist, her gaze bing
thoughtful…
<b>William arrived </b><b>at </b>the <b>hospital </b><b>with </b><b>Yale</b>.
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The two of them chatted as they walked in.
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As soon as they entered, they saw Scarlett had already packed her things and changed clothes.
Seeing her all set to leave, William frowned, “Kiddo, what’s this?”
“Grandpa, I want to be discharged!”
“No way!” William immediately refused. “Your injuries haven’t healed yet. How can you leave the hospital?”
“I’m almost better. They’re just minor injuries. There’s no need to stay in the hospital. Wouldn’t it be better to
recover at home?” Scarlett argued.
“But…”
“Grandpa, I’ve alreadypleted the discharge paperwork!” Scarlett had anticipated his disagreement, so
she acted first and asked questionster.
“You-<b>” </b>
Seeing Old Adler about to get upset, Yale stepped in, “Grandpa Adler, I’ve studied medicine for a few years. If you trust me, I cane by and help Scarlett with her recovery.”
“Ms. Adler needs a bandage change!”
William looked at him in surprise. “Did you study medicine<b>?</b><b>” </b>
Scarlett also nced at him.
“Yeah, I majored in medicine in college, but <b>for </b>various <b>reasons</b><b>, </b>I didn’t <b>pursue </b><b>it </b>as <b>a </b>career, <b>Yale </b><b>replied</b>.
<b>William </b>pondered <b>for </b><b>a </b>moment. “<b>Wouldn’t </b><b>that </b><b>be </b><b>too </b><b>much </b><b>trouble </b><b>for </b><b>you</b><b>?</b><b>” </b>
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“She’s been through such a big ordeal, and I only found out now. I didn’t <i>know </i>what to do, but now I have a
chance to help, and it makes me feel better. Grandpa Adler, please give me this opportunity,” Yale said,
ncing at Scarlett.
William listened and nodded approvingly.
Then, he looked at Scarlett and spoke with a hint of resignation, “You, sigh, let’s go!”
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At this moment, Scarlett looked at Yale and smiled, “Thank
<i>you</i>.”
Yale gazed at her, his eyes filled with concern. He noticed the items she was carrying and reached <i>out </i>to take
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them. “Let me help.”
“No, I can manage.”
“It’s not a good look for a man to walk around empty–handed. Just humor me and let me save face,” Yale
said.
Scarlett didn’t have much to say, so she handed it over to him. “Thanks for that.”
William started walking outside first.
Yale walked alongside Scarlett. “After I left you that day, I got news that my mom was sick and hospitalized,
so I had to go abroad again. I tried calling you, but couldn’t get through. I was really worried, so I called Grandpa yesterday and found out about everything that happened…” He looked at Scarlett. “Are you mad at me? Every time you’re in danger, I’m not there.”
Scarlett nced at him, her lips curling into a casual smile. “So by your logic, if you’re around when I’m in
danger, I won’t be mad?”
Yale looked at her, his brow furrowed.
Then Scarlett remembered something and asked, “By the way, is your mom okay?”
Yale shook his head. “She’s doing much better now.”
“That’s good. You should definitely pay more attention to her. After all, she’s the one who cares about you the most in this world!” Scarlett said.
Yale listened, a hint of a bittersweet smile appearing on his lips.
Really<b>? </b>
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