Awakened Housewife Ignore Betrayer's Begs (Scarlett) novel Chapter 121

Chapter 121 The Surgical Ultimatum

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Vincent’s text came through, “Take something for the fever. I’m not a doctor. Lily’s home-have her put Vanessa to bed.”

Reading those words, Scarlett felt a profound sense of disorientation. She recognized each word individually, but strung together, they felt icy and detached, as if they’d been sent by a complete stranger.

In the aftermath of that incident, she had genuinely struggled with a low mood for some time. She later discovered that Vincent hadn’t been present during her illness because he was out helping his assistant settle a personal vendetta.

He seemed to care for so many people. Yet Scarlett, as his lawful wife, didn’t even rank among them.

The thought carved a deep sadness within her.

Shaking off the memory, Scarlett lifted her gaze to Vincent. “Who needs the surgery?” she asked.

Vincent sidestepped the question. “That’s not your concern.”

Scarlett didn’t press. “I can’t make decisions for Nolan, especially not while he’s hospitalized and his own condition is still uncertain. Whether he’s even medically fit to operate is a separate issue entirely.”

“This is a critical procedure,” Vincent stated bluntly. “I’ve consulted numerous specialists-he’s the only one who can perform it.”

Scarlett’s mind went momentarily blank, recalling Nolan’s earlier reassurance-he had told her to trust that he could handle Daniel’s aggression. Now, perhaps, this surgery Vincent mentioned was the very opportunity Nolan needed.

Even so, Scarlett held her ground. “You should speak with him directly. I don’t have the right to make choices for someone else.”

Vincent was silent for a long moment. “Scarlett, this is a genuine emergency,” he finally said, his tone strained. “If I could secure Nolan’s agreement on my own, I wouldn’t be standing here, wasting my breath.”

She could sense Vincent’s frustration mounting.

Scarlett looked at him, a bitter smile touching her lips. “An emergency? So your problems are always paramount, while others’ simply don’t matter?”

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Just yesterday, she had been frantic, unable to reach Nolan, rushing to Sea City in a panic. And how had they treated her then? Why did his needs suddenly become so urgent just because he required assistance now?

Vincent clearly had no interest in rehashing the past. He cut straight to the point, “Daniel’s mother had a sudden medical crisis and was hospitalized. She’s been diagnosed with a brain tumor compressing nerves. She’s his utmost priority, and Nolan is the only surgeon for the job. You’re close to him. If you ask, he’ll agree. If I approach him… what outcome do you honestly expect?”

Scarlett refused to play along. “How should I know?”

Vincent’s patience evaporated. His expression turned cold as he issued a threat. “Fine, don’t help. A single phone call from me is all it would take to drag the entire Theron family into this mess.”

Anger flared in Scarlett, sharpening her retort. “Vincent, you always assume the world revolves around you. If Daniel had done to you what he did to Nolan, could you simply let it go?”

Vincent remained silent.

Scarlett pressed on, “If you want to target my family, go ahead. But consider this-after pulling a stunt like that, do you truly believe Nolan would still agree to perform the surgery?”

Vincent simply stared at her for an extended moment, then turned on his heel and left without another word.

Scarlett didn’t follow. Instead, she stepped into the observation room.

Inside, Nolan lay on the hospital bed, seemingly asleep.

But his sleep was light. The sound of her entrance made his eyes flutter open immediately.

Recognizing Scarlett, a look of profound embarrassment crossed his features, as if he’d been caught in his most vulnerable state.

He tried to sit up, but Scarlett quickly moved to gently press his hand down. “Nolan, don’t move.”

Ignoring her, Nolan pushed himself up, leaning back against the bed rail. His lips were pale as he offered her a sad, weary smile. “I must look quite pathetic to you right now.”

Scarlett’s eyes stung, and she looked down, her vision blurring. “Why would you say that? If it weren’t for me, you wouldn’t even be in this situation…”

Nolan interrupted softly, “Vincent spoke with

you,

didn’t he?”

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Scarlett answered quietly, “Yes.”

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His arm was still secured in a cast, and the faint shadows of bruises lingered on his face. He had never wanted Scarlett to see him like this, broken and confined. Yet here she was, witnessing him at his absolute lowest.

Nolan managed a calm, resigned smile and asked gently, “This is about Daniel’s mother, isn’t it?”

Scarlett looked puzzled. “How did you know? Did Daniel’s family contact you?”

Nolan shook his head slightly. “She came to my clinic for a check-up a while back. I advised her to be hospitalized then, but she refused. She said I was too young, that I didn’t know what I was talking about—just scaring her. But I knew the situation would eventually escalate to this.”

A wave of understanding washed over Scarlett. “So that’s what happened.”

Nolan studied her face, his gaze perceptive. “Did Vincent threaten you?”

Not wanting to add to his burdens, Scarlett shook her head. “No.”

But Nolan was certain. “The fact that you’re here asking me about this… It means he applied pressure, didn’t he?”

Scarlett didn’t confirm, but her silence was answer enough.

Nolan watched her, reading the unspoken truth in her demeanor, and pieced the situation together for himself.

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