<b>Chapter </b><b>254 </b><b>The subtle </b><b>touches </b><b>of </b><b>emotion </b>
In the hotel lobby.
After carrying her back, Hugo Hodges walked straight to the lounge area and gently ced Scarlett Adler on
the sofa. He then called a waiter to bring a first aid kit and some slippers.
Without saying a word, Hugo knelt down and began cleaning her foot injury with an iodine swab.
The sting on her foot brought Scarlett back to her senses. Seeing Hugo kneeling there, tending to her wound,
a strange feeling flickered in her heart.
Her foot rested on his leg as Hugo carefully treated her wound, blowing on it gently now and then, as if
afraid of causing her any pain. His cautious demeanor was as if he were handling a
At that moment, Scarlett was touched.
adre treasure.
Call it sentimentality or the novelty of receiving such care, but these small gestures struck a chord within
her.
Even when he shielded her from harm at the hospital, she hadn’t felt this way. But now, she began to believe
that his feelings for her were genuine.
She let her guard down.
“Hugo…” Scarlett said, looking at him.
Hugo looked up, meeting her gaze.
Scarlett’s heart was full of emotion. She wanted to say something, but as the words reached her lips, nothing
seemed right. After a long pause, Scarlett hesitated.
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She simply said two words, “Thank you.”
Hugo Hodges seemed to understand, but he didn’t say anything. After tending to her wound and covering it
with a bandage, he gently slipped a pair of soft slippers onto her feet.
Looking at her, Hugo spoke, “I’ve told you, you never need <i>to </i>say those words to me.”
Scarlett Adler gazed at him, unsure of what to say, but after a moment, she nodded in agreement.
Seeing her response, Hugo’s lips curled into a satisfied smile.
ncing at the party, Hugo continued, “Scarlett, I don’t know what you’re going through, but I can tell your
heart is in turmoil. Today is the triplets‘ birthday, and it’s the first time so many people are here to celebrate
with them. If you’re unhappy, they won’t be happy either. So let’s not spoil it for them. Once today is over,
whatever you want to do, I’ll be there with you, okay?”
Hugo was indeed a good father.
Scarlett had been so caught up in her own emotions that she had almost forgotten about the party.
Now, thinking about the triplets waiting inside, she couldn’t bear to let them down. She nodded and said,
“Yeah, I’m okay.”
Seeing her back to her usual self, Hugo Hodges smiled, “Let’s go back.” He extended his hand toward her.
Scarlett Adler looked at him, hesitated for a moment, then ced her hand in his.
Hugo helped her up and held her hand, “Does your foot hurt?”
“Nope!” Scarlett shook her head.
Hugo nced down at her feet, then led her back.
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Hugo looked at her sideways and nodded.
Scarlett took a deep breath, adjusted her emotions, and walked inside.
After they left, the three little ones lost their enthusiasm and waited inside without moving forward. As soon
as they saw Hugo and Scarlett return, they rushed over.
“Scarlett, Uncle!” Fourth greeted them.
However, upon seeing them holding hands, a mischievous glint shed in Fourth’s eyes.
William Adler also noticed their joined hands, his brows furrowing. Before he could ask, he saw Hugo
holding Scarlett’s high heels.
William Adler, wearing his slippers, furrowed his brow with concern. “What happened?”
Scarlett Adler’s expression was off. Even though she was smiling, it seemed forced. Others might not notice,
but William could tell.
Scarlett spoke up, “It’s nothing, Grandpa. I just twisted my ankle when I ran out. Hugo Hodges helped me
back.”
William nced at Hugo for confirmation.
Hugo nodded reassuringly, “Don’t worry, Grandpa Adler. It’s not a fracture, just a sprain. A couple of days‘ rest
will do the trick.”
With both of them saying the same thing, William had no choice but to believe them for now.
“Scarlett!” First rushed over, supporting Scarlett from the other side, looking at her with worry. “Does it hurt?”
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“It did at first, but it’s better now,” Scarlett said, trying to sound convincing.
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“Are you sure you don’t need to see a doctor?” Grandpa Adler asked, his voice filled with concern.
“Yeah, Scarlett!” Second chimed in with concern.
“No need, Grandpa Hector. It’s nothing serious now. Just a little more rest, and I’ll be fine,” Scarlett Adler
reassured him.
“A foot injury can be a big deal. You shouldn’t ignore it!” Summer Shaw added from the side.
Scarlett smiled, “Don’t worry, I know what I’m doing!”
“Then, Scarlett, sit here!” Fourth quickly offered.
Second also chimed in, “Scarlett, just stay put today. If you need anything, just let me know. I’m here to help
you!”
Watching them, Scarlett smiled. She really was lucky, wasn’t she?
At least she had so many people who cared about her.
So no matter what, Scarlett was determined to celebrate this birthday with them.
“Alright, it’s your birthday, the three of you. It’s gettingte, let’s get started!” Scarlett urged.
“What about those two friends of yours?” Grandpa Hector asked.
“Don’t worry about them. They have their own things to handle. We’ll just enjoy ourselves!” Scarlett replied.
Listening intently, Grandpa nodded, “Alright, if that’s the case, let’s have our own fun!” He then began to
gather everyone to light the candles.
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“Come on, make a wish,” Summer Shaw encouraged.
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At that moment, the three little ones stood before the half–height cake, ready to make their wishes.
“I wish for Scarlett to be happy and joyful all her life!” First said with his eyes closed.
“I wish we could always be like today, together as a family, happy forever!” Fourth added.
“I wish… uh, that both of their wishese true!” Second said, running out of wishes since the others had
already spoken his thoughts.
Hearing the children’s wishes, everyone smiled, feeling both touched and a bit heartbroken.
Such young kids should have many dreams and desires, yet their wishes were so simple and pure.
Scarlett Adler, who usually wasn’t one for sentimental moments, found her eyes slightly misty as she
watched.
Then Grandpa spoke up, “Oh dear, you’re not supposed to say your wishes out loud!”
“It’s okay, whether spoken or kept in the heart, they’lle true!” William Adler reassured.
“But…”
“Oh, stop being so old–fashioned. Let’s cut the cake already, it’s gettingte.”
“Alright, alright, you’re the boss!”
And with that, they began to cut the cake.
Scarlett Adler stood nearby, a smile on her lips, but her mind couldn’t help but rey the scene from earlier…
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