Awakened Housewife Ignore Betrayer's Begs (Scarlett) novel Chapter 472

Chapter 472 A Silent Vigil Outside

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At that moment, they were stopped at a red light. When Nolan glanced over, he noticed Scarlett’s lips were red and slightly swollen.

As a doctor, he recognized the signs immediately–the redness likely came from forceful kissing, not irritation.

He didn’t ask about her lips, though.

Nolan tried hard to ignore it, but the more he tried, the more the image insisted itself in his mind.

Scarlett looked at him and smiled. “I’m fine, Nolan. Not told at all.”

He returned her smile, but then couldn’t help lowering his voice. “Vincent seems… more possessive of you lately than he used to be.”

After Nolan’s words settled in the quiet car, the atmosphere grew still.

Scarlett turned to look out the window at the bustling sidewalks. Thinking about his comment and Vincent’s recent behavior, she realized Vincent had changed a lot. He’d done many things lately he would never have considered before.

The old Scarlett would have longed for this change. Now, it only felt like a weight.

Seeing her silent and distracted, Nolan asked gently, “What is it?”

Scarlett pulled herself back. “Maybe he has changed. But it doesn’t matter to me anymore.”

Nolan understood what she meant. He offered a slight smile, though he felt no joy inside.

He could see clearly that Scarlett no longer cared for Vincent. But now there was also Damian in the picture.

Nolan was afraid. He feared he lacked Vincent’s history in her life and couldn’t match Damian’s relentless pursuit. All he had was his own quiet courage and a gentle heart.

Maybe that wasn’t what she needed?

His mood dimmed.

For the rest of the drive, Scarlett’s thoughts were tangled with the impending divorce.

The mandatory waiting period was almost over, but she felt an inexplicable unease,

First, there was Vincent’s recent shift in behavior–she was afraid he might create complications, Second, there was Vanessa, who hadn’t been attending preschool regularly lately.

Thinking of both, her heart felt heavy,

When the car stopped in the busy downtown district, Nolan walked with Scarlett through the crowded streets. He hadn’t made a reservation, so they decided on a place as they strolled along a lane lined with

restaurants.

After walking its full length, Nolan finally chose a stake ouse for them.

Even though it was just the two of them, he ordered a wide spread of dishes.

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Over the meal, they fell into an easy, happy conversation about medicine and work.

Unnoticed, two hours slipped by.

Scarlett felt they hadn’t talked enough when her phone suddenly rang.

She glanced at the screen–Vincent.

She didn’t really want to answer, but just before it went to voicemail, she picked up.

His low, rough voice came through. “Almost finished?”

She thought for a moment. “Not quite.”

Vincent wasn’t angry. He only softened his tone. “Take your time. I’ll wait for you outside.”

Hearing that, Scarlett quickly looked out the restaurant window.

Vincent’s car was particularly noticeable, parked at the curb, attracting sidelong glances from passersby.

He was leaning against the driver’s door, taking out a cigarette and lighting it slowly.

Through the glass, his eyes

found hers.

For an instant, their gazes held.

Vincent was smiling, his eyes full of a soft, waiting warmth. He showed no intention of coming in to interrupt her meal with Nolan, but his presence there on the sidewalk made her inexplicably restless.

After that, Scarlett couldn’t eat in peace anymore.

Hanging up, she looked at the dishes and suddenly lost her appetite.

Seeing her discomfort, Nolan knew it was because of Vicent outside.

He set down his fork and said softly, “Since he’s here, an you can’t change the situation right now… why not try to just be present here, and enjoy the meal?”

Listening to him, Scarlett’s mood gradually lifted.

Nolan reassured her a few more times, and as her emotions steadied, she managed to eat a little more with him.

Outside, Vincent waited by the curb, going through nearly an entire pack of cigarettes.

This was a vibrant, crowded part of the city. Someone like him, standing perfectly still beside a luxury car, seemed utterly out of place.

To make it worse, several bold women approached him–from those in their forties to younger girls testing their confidence.

Vincent coldly turned away every single one.

The longer he waited, the thinner his patience stretched

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Finally, just as it was about to snap, Scarlett emerged from the restaurant with Nolan.

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Seeing her, Vincent’s face broke into a smile. He tossed his cigarette aside and began walking step by step toward her.