Awakened Housewife Ignore Betrayer's Begs (Scarlett) novel Chapter 814

Melinda shot abruptly to her feet beside the hospital bed, glared at Scarlett with a twisted, furious face, and shouted sharply, "Quit putting on that holier-than-thou act! Who do you think you are lecturing me?"

Scarlett lifted her gaze toward her and spoke in a calm, drawn-out tone. "Melinda, that's not what I'm doing."

Melinda refused to listen to any explanation, leaning down to stare harshly at her. "Do you honestly believe you're good enough for him?"

Scarlett fell silent without a word in reply.

Melinda pressed her advantage relentlessly. "No answer? That means you know deep down you don't measure up."

Scarlett parted her lips yet found no retort ready.

Damian had a wild reputation on the surface, but after spending ample time with him, she knew he was devoted and loving underneath.

He was ten times, no, a hundred times better than Vincent.

That very truth left her unable to argue against Melinda's taunt; she privately doubted she was worthy of someone as wonderful as him.

Seeing Scarlett sink into quiet defeat, Melinda let out a scornful huff. "So you finally admit it. If you know you're not his match, stay far away. A woman like you will only drag him down and—"

Her words got cut short as the ward door crashed open from outside.

Melinda twisted around and locked eyes with the man she'd endlessly pined for.

Damian stepped inside, wrapped in a cold, stern aura. Not a single glance drifted toward Melinda as he crossed the room and sat down beside Scarlett's bed.

He gazed down at her with soft remorse and fondness in his eyes. "Baby, I'm sorry I'm late."

Scarlett stared at him in surprise, unsure how much of their earlier argument with Melinda he'd overheard.

Judging by his cool demeanor, she suspected he'd caught most of their exchange.

Ignored completely, Melinda stamped her foot in frustration and called out, "Damian."

Damian acted as if he'd heard nothing, never lifting his eyes or acknowledging her shout. Every bit of his attention belonged solely to Scarlett.

Scarlett frowned and whispered a gentle reminder, "Damian, Melinda's still here..."

Before she finished speaking, Damian leaned in and pressed a bold kiss to Scarlett's lips right in front of Melinda, pulling her firmly into his arms.

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