Awakened Housewife Ignore Betrayer's Begs (Scarlett) novel Chapter 140

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Abbott didn’t hesitate before answering Scarlett’s question with straightforward honesty. “Mr. Stewart didn’t have any meetings scheduled for this evening. He actually left the office around three this afternoon.”

Scarlett paused mid-step, her expression shifting almost imperceptibly. “What?” she said, the single word laden with sudden understanding.

Abbott immediately began to panic, realizing he had spoken out of turn. “I-” he stammered, his eyes darting away nervously as he avoided her penetrating gaze.

Scarlett was slowly connecting the dots in her mind, the pieces falling into place with unsettling clarity. She didn’t make a scene or press Abbott for further details, maintaining her composure despite the turmoil inside. Instead, she replied with remarkable calmness, “I understand. You may go about your business.”

Abbott was taken aback by her reaction. She understood? Understood what exactly?

But Scarlett didn’t linger to elaborate. She walked directly to the counter, ordered a plain oatmeal to-go in a steady voice, and waited quietly for her order.

Once she received the warm container of food, she left the shop without another glance in Abbott’s direction, moving with purpose through the automatic doors.

Abbott stood there stunned, watching her retreating back. This wasn’t the reaction he had expected from Scarlett at all. Shouldn’t she have pressed him for more details about Vincent’s whereabouts?

Unable to believe she had let it go so easily, Abbott hurried after her, his own concerns mounting. But by the time he reached the entrance, Scarlett was already walking away under her umbrella, her figure receding into the rainy darkness, becoming smaller with each step.

Watching her solitary silhouette disappear into the rainy night, Abbott felt an unexpected pang of sympathy in his chest.

He had witnessed the entire story of Vincent and Scarlett’s marriage from the very beginning, watching it unfold like a slow-moving tragedy.

Their marriage had always been little more than a carefully maintained facade, a performance for the outside world. Over the years, they had hardly shared a single genuinely warm moment together.

And as for Vincent and Sabrina…

Abbott had no idea whether Scarlett was aware of the full picture, of how deeply entangled the

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He didn’t dare dwell on it further, shaking his head as if to clear his thoughts. Grabbing his own umbrella, he quickly left the scene.

When Scarlett returned to the hospital with the oatmeal, she found Vanessa sitting up in bed, watching videos on Lily’s phone with apparent interest.

Whatever she was watching seemed to amuse her, bringing a faint, genuine smile to her pale face-the first Scarlett had seen all evening.

Lily noticed Scarlett’s return first and immediately alerted Vanessa in a hushed tone. “Miss, Mrs. Stewart is back.”

Hearing this, Vanessa quickly locked the phone screen and sat up straighter, composing her features into a more neutral expression. “Mom,” she said, her voice still weak.

Scarlett’s pajamas were completely drenched by now, not a single dry spot remaining, the fabric clinging heavily to her skin. Yet she had carefully protected the oatmeal container throughout her walk, holding it close to her body to ensure it stayed warm and unspilled.

Handing the container to Lily, she said in an even tone, “Lily, could you please help feed Vanessa?”

Seeing Scarlett soaked to the bone, her hair plastered to her forehead, Lily felt a wave of sympathy wash over her. Her voice was slightly choked with emotion as she said, “Mrs. Stewart, you should go change into dry clothes before you catch a cold yourself.”

Scarlett merely responded with a quiet “Mm,” offering no further explanation about her drenched state.

Vanessa noticed Scarlett’s wet clothes too. She wanted to ask about it, to express concern, but then she remembered how Scarlett had failed to pick her up from school that afternoon, the hurt still fresh in her mind. So she bit back her words and remained silent, looking down at her hands instead.

Knowing she kept spare clothes in her car for emergencies, Scarlett headed back outside into the damp night air.

But once she settled into the driver’s seat, the door closed against the world, a wave of exhaustion washed over her. She leaned back against the headrest, closed her eyes, and replayed Abbott’s words in her mind.

Combined with the fact that Vincent hadn’t brought Vanessa to the hospital himself, hadn’t even been there when their daughter needed him most, the truth wasn’t difficult to deduce- Vincent likely wasn’t even in Rivergate at all.

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The answer was almost too obvious, falling into place with painful certainty. Wherever Sabrina was, that was where he would be. It was the only explanation that made sense.

But that was only speculation, however logical. Scarlett wanted concrete proof, something undeniable to confirm what her heart already knew.

She picked up her phone with slightly trembling fingers and searched for “Rina’s” video account, the one she knew belonged to Sabrina.

Sure enough, a new post had been uploaded just hours earlier.

She clicked on it with a sense of dread. The video showed Vincent carrying an elegant bouquet of flowers, walking into what appeared to be a hospital room. His face wasn’t clearly visible, deliberately angled away from the camera, but Scarlett recognized him instantly by his distinctive attire and familiar

posture.

The caption below the video read, “Whenever I need you, no matter where you are or what

in you you’re doing, you always come. I’m so grateful to have

life.”

my

Scarlett set down her phone carefully and covered her face with her hands, the weight of the confirmation pressing down on her.

What hurt wasn’t merely that Vincent had gone to see Sabrina-that was almost expected by now. What truly wounded her was the timing-while Vanessa was sick, needing both her parents, Vincent had chosen to be with Sabrina instead of his own daughter.

The thought tightened her chest, making it difficult to breathe, as if someone had wrapped a band around her lungs.

But she knew dwelling on it wouldn’t change anything, wouldn’t alter the painful reality of her situation. She straightened up, took a deep breath, and began methodically changing into the dry clothes she kept in the car.

Just as she finished buttoning her fresh blouse, her phone rang-not a messaging app call, but a regular video call. Vincent’s name flashed on the screen.

After a moment’s hesitation, her finger hovering over the answer button, Scarlett finally accepted the call.

Vincent’s face appeared on the screen, looking composed. He asked without preamble, “How is Vanessa? Is she feeling better?”

Scarlett replied coolly, her voice carefully neutral, “The doctor examined her and prescribed medication. She’s much better now, resting comfortably.”

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Vincent’s tense expression relaxed visibly at the news. He seemed genuinely relieved. “That’s good to hear,” he said, the concern in his voice sounding authentic.

Scarlett responded flatly, “Mm,” offering no additional information.

Vincent added after a brief pause, “Thank you for taking care of her.”

Scarlett had no patience for his polite formalities, not after what she had just discovered. “I’m hanging up now,” she said abruptly, her fingers moving toward the disconnect button.

Vincent didn’t ask anything further, simply saying, “Okay.”

Just as Scarlett was about to end the call, Vincent began to say something else, “I’ll be back soon -” but Scarlett disconnected before he could finish his sentence, not interested in whatever explanation or promise he might offer.

She sat in the car for a few more minutes. Then, squaring her shoulders, she headed back inside the hospital, preparing to resume her role as the concerned mother.

When she returned to the hospital room, Vanessa had already finished her oatmeal, the container sitting on the bedside table.

empty

Scarlett walked in quietly. Vanessa glanced at her but said nothing, her expression guarded.

Though Vanessa was physically feeling much better, the emotional residue from earlier still lingered between them, leaving her somewhat withdrawn and distant.

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