Awakened Housewife Ignore Betrayer's Begs (Scarlett) novel Chapter 712

Damian didn't answer her question. Instead, he said gently, "Don't worry about it. I'll be back before you know it. I'll have Clara and Eric come up to keep you company."

Scarlett felt a knot of unease tighten in her stomach. She stepped closer and asked, "Damian, are you going to—"

She didn't finish, but Damian cut in, his voice calm and certain. "Yes."

He already knew exactly what she was going to ask.

Hearing his reply, Scarlett felt a sudden, sharp pang of anxiety. As Damian turned to leave, she quickly reached out and caught his hand.

Damian stopped. He glanced back at her, his gaze softening as he looked down. "What is it?"

Her eyes were wide with concern. "Then... is it dangerous?"

Seeing the worry etched across her face, Damian's chest tightened. Knowing she was scared for him, he kept his tone gentle and reassuring. "It won't be dangerous. I promise."

But Scarlett understood exactly what he was planning—how could she not be worried?

"So who is it?" she pressed, her voice unsteady. "Who's trying to come after me?"

Damian's expression stiffened almost imperceptibly. After a brief pause, he let out a low, quiet laugh. "Nobody you need to worry about. Don't let your mind run wild."

As he spoke, he settled back into the armchair beside the bed and reached up to ruffle her hair lightly.

Scarlett wasn't convinced. "You're lying to me, Damian."

His face remained steady. "I would never lie to you," he said firmly, his hand still resting gently on her head.

Seeing that he was determined both to go and to keep her in the dark, Scarlett finally let it drop.

She studied him, her tone growing serious. "Your injuries haven't healed yet. Please... don't get hurt again."

Damian felt a jolt like an electric current right through his heart. He nodded slowly. "Okay. You have my word."

Satisfied, Scarlett fell silent.

Leaning in, Damian placed a soft kiss on her forehead. "Try to get some rest, alright? I won't be long."

When his lips brushed her skin, Scarlett didn't pull away—instead, she closed her eyes and leaned into his touch.

His words warmed her, but that warmth was quickly overshadowed by a deeper sense of dread.

As she watched Damian walk away, her emotions swirled, tangled and heavy.

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