Awakened Housewife Ignore Betrayer's Begs (Scarlett) novel Chapter 183

Chapter 183 Birthday Disappointment

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Luke was engrossed in his phone when Xavier’s voice cut through his focus. Without looking up, he muttered sarcastically, “Grandpa, she’s an adult, not a child. Why sing ‘Happy Birthday’?”

Xavier’s expression darkened with anger. “Fine! Then I’ll sing it for Scarlett myself!”

With that, Xavier cleared his throat and prepared to begin.

Richard and Amanda appeared to have been arguing earlier; they were now pointedly ignoring each other. Xavier didn’t bother involving them.

Vincent sat beside Scarlett, his attention fixed on his phone, fingers moving rapidly across the screen-probably texting someone.

Scarlett didn’t know who he was contacting, but she guessed it was Sabrina.

As for Luke, after bluntly refusing Xavier’s request, he had returned to his phone without another glance.

At the entire table, only Xavier genuinely wanted to celebrate her birthday.

Watching the scene unfold, Scarlett felt a dull ache in her chest.

Every person at this table was someone she had once tried so hard to please. But in reality, aside from Xavier, no one had truly valued her efforts.

Seeing Xavier’s slightly embarrassed expression, Scarlett said softly, “Grandpa, I feel your kindness. There’s no need to sing. Next time it’s your birthday, I’ll sing for you.”

Hearing this, Xavier’s eyes grew moist. He lowered his head, his voice raspy with emotion. “Then let’s cut the cake.”

Scarlett knew he felt sorry for her, but she managed a light smile. “Okay, I’ll give you the first piece.”

After cutting the cake, she carefully served the first slice to Xavier.

Xavier accepted it and began eating slowly.

Scarlett glanced at the others. Everyone was preoccupied with their own affairs, paying no attention to her birthday.

After serving Xavier, she cut a piece for herself and didn’t offer to serve anyone else.

As she sat down to eat her cake, Vincent finally put his phone away. He turned to her and said

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quietly, “Happy Birthday.”

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The cake tasted sweet on her tongue, but her heart felt heavy. She offered him a strained smile. “Thank you.”

Xavier, being elderly, wasn’t accustomed to overly sweet foods, but not wanting to disappoint Scarlett, he finished the entire slice.

Putting down his fork, he looked at Scarlett. “Scarlett, come with me for a moment. I have something to discuss with you.”

Though puzzled, Scarlett stood up. “Okay.”

After helping Xavier back to his bedroom, they both sat on the edge of the bed.

Scarlett expected him to ask about her and Vincent, but that wasn’t the case.

Xavier said, “Lucy and her mother had a disagreement. As her sister-in-law, could you go talk to her? She still listens to you.”

Scarlett was confused. “What happened between them?”

Xavier explained plainly, “Although Lucy is studying medicine, she is still a Stewart. Amanda believes medicine isn’t her only path and wants her to find a suitable match and marry early. You’re also in medicine. Go see her, tell her how difficult and demanding the field can be. That should be enough.”

Hearing this, Scarlett instinctively refused. “Grandpa, I’m afraid I can’t persuade Lucy. She might not listen to me.”

Xavier, still concerned, insisted, “Whether it works or not, you have to try. Consider it a favor for me.”

Unable to refuse Xavier’s plea, Scarlett reluctantly agreed. “Grandpa, I can only do my best.”

Xavier told her, “She’s at a cocktail party right now. Go find her and have a good talk.”

Scarlett nodded. “I understand, Grandpa.”

After agreeing, she left Xavier’s room.

Just outside the bedroom, she ran straight into Vincent.

He looked at her, frowning. “What did Grandpa say to you?”

Scarlett didn’t elaborate, simply saying, “I need to go out.”

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Vincent thought for a moment. “Then I’ll take you.”

Scarlett refused outright. “No need.”

As she tried to walk past him, Vincent followed. “Since when are you so formal with me?”

Before Scarlett could respond, Luke’s voice called from behind. “Vincent.”

Vincent stopped following her.

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Turning, they saw Luke standing at his bedroom door in pajamas. He looked at Vincent and asked, “Isn’t Sabrina holding any concerts lately? I haven’t heard her play the piano in so long.”

Vincent replied, “She’s focusing on her studies recently. Concerts won’t happen for a while.”

Hearing this, Luke frowned. “You’re so influential. Are you telling me you can’t get Sabrina a graduation certificate?”

Seeing Vincent was held up by Luke, Scarlett didn’t linger to hear the rest of their conversation and simply walked away.

By the time she drove to the cocktail party Xavier had mentioned, it was exactly 10 p.m.

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