Awakened Housewife Ignore Betrayer's Begs (Scarlett) novel Chapter 21

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Vanessa turned to Sabrina, her eyes shining. “Sabrina, you’re so amazing! The best ever!”

Sabrina brushed a strand of hair from Vanessa’s face, her voice warm and doting. “You’ll be just as awesome when you’re older-you’ve got such a great dad, after all.”

Vanessa glanced at Vincent, pride swelling in her chest. Her dad was a successful businessman. and Sabrina was a famous pianist-they were like superheroes to her.

Across the table, Harris sat quietly, swirling his water. He wasn’t one for gossip, but the woman by the door looked familiar. He racked his brain for a minute before it clicked-he’d seen her at Vanessa’s birthday party. She was Vincent’s wife.

He muttered under his breath, “Small world-I know that woman.”

His words made Vincent, Vanessa, and Sabrina all turn to look. Scarlett had her back to them. but her silhouette was unmistakable.

Vanessa groaned. “Ugh, why do I keep seeing Mom everywhere? It’s so annoying.”

Vincent picked up a rib and set it on Vanessa’s plate. “Just eat. Don’t worry about it.”

Vanessa pouted, suddenly losing her appetite. She’d seen Scarlett at the concert, and now here —was her mom following them? A tiny part of her hoped Scarlett was there to apologize, but she pushed the thought away. She was still mad.

When she snuck another glance a few minutes later, Scarlett was gone. Vanessa frowned, confused-where had her mom gone?

Vincent hadn’t noticed Scarlett leave, and he didn’t care to ask. His attention was on Sabrina, who was telling a story about her last concert tour.

Later that night, Nolan dropped Scarlett off at Theron Manor. Violet was waiting outside. wrapped in a thick coat.

“Violet? What are you doing out here?” Scarlett asked, confused.

Violet’s eyes flicked to Nolan-tall, handsome, dressed in a tailored suit-and then back to Scarlett. “Just waiting for you. Your dad’s inside-he says he needs to talk to you about something important.”

Nolan stepped out of the car, offering a polite smile. “I’m Nolan, Scarlett’s college senior. We used to study together.”

Violet smiled back. “Nice to meet you. Thanks for dropping her off.”

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After Nolan left-Scarlett had promised to treat him to dinner soon-Violet raised an eyebrow. “Just friends?”

Scarlett nodded firmly. “Just good friends. Nothing more.”

Violet could tell Scarlett wasn’t ready for romance, so she dropped the subject. “C’mon-your parents are worried. The mood inside is pretty tense.”

Scarlett’s heart sank. She followed Violet into the house, where Henry and Diana were sitting on the couch. The air felt heavy-there was a coffee set on the table, but no one had poured a cup.

Henry stood up when he saw her, his voice gruff but soft. “Scarlett. Come sit. It’s been a while since you made coffee for me.”

Before she married Vincent, Scarlett had always made coffee for Henry. He loved her brews, and they’d chat while she worked-about school, about her dreams of becoming a doctor. But after she married, she’d stopped coming home as often, too busy trying to please the Stewarts.

Now, she felt a twinge of guilt. She’d bent over backward for Vincent and his family, but she’d neglected her own.

She sat on a small stool by the table, warming the coffee pot and measuring out coffee beans- her movements smooth, practiced. Her parents watched quietly, their eyes full of worry.

When the coffee was ready, she handed a cup to Henry. “Dad. It’s still your favorite- Americano.”

Diana didn’t drink coffee at night-she hated the way it kept her up. Before Scarlett got married, the Theron family’s life was actually quite warm. Nathan was sharp-tongued but soft- hearted. Back then, he always said that Scarlett should marry someone who would cherish, love, and hold her in the palm of his hand.

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