Awakened Housewife Ignore Betrayer's Begs (Scarlett) novel Chapter 96

Chapter 96 A Birthday Request

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She was just about to walk away when Vincent’s voice cut through the silence. “Grandpa’s birthday is this weekend.”

Scarlett froze momentarily, only then recalling that Xavier’s birthday was indeed approaching.

Among all the members of the Stewart family, Xavier had been the only one who had ever genuinely looked out for her.

Because of that, ever since marrying Vincent, Scarlett had personally overseen the arrangements for Xavier’s birthday celebration each year without fail.

Besides Xavier’s birthday, she had also been responsible for organizing Richard’s birthday events.

But there was a distinct difference-Xavier’s birthday held greater significance for her. His gatherings were always intimate, family-only affairs with no outsiders invited.

Richard’s parties, in contrast, were always crowded with business associates and acquaintances.

Truthfully, Scarlett had always preferred planning Xavier’s celebrations.

Firstly, because he sincerely cared about her wellbeing. Secondly, she had committed to memory all the intricate dietary preferences and quirks of the Stewart family members.

After a prolonged silence, Scarlett finally responded in a quiet voice, “I understand.”

Whatever Vincent’s underlying reason for reminding her, she found she no longer cared enough to speculate.

She would certainly contribute to Xavier’s birthday in some way, but she had no intention of exhausting herself as she had in previous years.

Perhaps concerned that his message hadn’t been sufficiently clear, Vincent added, “Grandpa specifically requested your cooking.”

Richard’s birthday celebration earlier in the year had already been problematic. Vincent didn’t want his grandfather’s occasion to become another disaster.

Whatever reasons Scarlett might have for resisting involvement in the party preparations, he assumed that as long as he explained the situation clearly, she wouldn’t outright defy his request.

Scarlett considered this for a moment before stating, “I’ll prepare one dish.”

In previous years, she had cooked the entire meal single-handedly. This year, she would contribute only

one course.

Even with this limited commitment, Vincent accepted hier terms. “Alright.”

Scarlett was somewhat taken aback by his ready agreement. He hadn’t pressured her to do more.

Yet she felt no particular gratitude. She simply told him, “You should get some rest now.”

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But then Vincent unexpectedly asked, “Have you decided what gift you’re getting for Grandpa?”

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In the past, she had always handled this matter, planning far in advance. This year, it had completely slipped her mind.

After several seconds of silence, she informed Vincent, “Let’s each choose our own gifts this year.”

“But…” Vincent began to say more, but Scarlett showed no interest in continuing the conversation. Without another word, she turned and left the kitchen.

She didn’t hesitate for even a moment, proceeding directly upstairs.

Vincent watched her retreating figure, a complex mixture of emotions stirring within him.

He remembered how in previous years, regardless of whose birthday it was, she would always consult him first, asking what type of gift would be most appropriate.

She would present him with various options, though she would ultimately make the final decision herself.

But this year, she hadn’t prepared anything in advance. She wanted them to handle their gift-giving separately.

For the first time, Vincent actually felt somewhat at a loss.

He was a formidable force in the business world, but when it came to the practical matters of daily life, perhaps Scarlett had been the one who truly understood how everything worked.

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Soon enough, Xavier’s birthday arrived.

Scarlett had been inundated with work all day, seeing one patient after another without pause. Even when her official working hours had ended, she remained occupied with medical responsibilities.

Her phone had been vibrating persistently in her bag for some time, but she hadn’t had a spare moment to answer it.

By the time she finally finished her duties, the clock already showed six-thirty in the evening.

After thoroughly washing her hands, she retrieved her phone and saw the numerous missed calls-all from Vincent.

She hadn’t forgotten the significance of the day. That Vincent had been trying to reach her came as no surprise.

She returned his call, and his voice carried a distinct edge of annoyance. “What have you been doing all this time?”

He sounded as though he were interrogating a subordinate.

Scarlett replied in an even tone, “I was attending to a patient.”

Vincent’s irritation seemed to intensify. “So the patient takes precedence over Grandpa’s birthday?”

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Scarlett stated simply, “The patient comes first.”

Of course, Xavier held significant importance in her heart as well.

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She had never forgotten how kindly he had treated her throughout her five years of marriage to Vincent.

But if forced to choose between professional duty and family obligation, her identity as a physician demanded that her patients take priority.

Vincent clearly had no desire to argue the point further. He said, “I’m waiting for you downstairs.”

Scarlett responded, “Understood.”

She gathered her belongings and collected the gift box she had prepared earlier.

When she reached the hospital entrance, she spotted Vincent’s Rolls-Royce parked directly out front.

He hadn’t brought a chauffeur today-he was sitting behind the wheel himself.

Scarlett hesitated for several seconds before opening the door and sliding into the back seat.

In the past, she would always occupy the front passenger seat. Now, such distinctions no longer seemed to

matter.

Seeing Scarlett deliberately choose the back seat, Vincent’s brow furrowed slightly.

Was she treating him like some common driver?

But with time pressing and the birthday celebration already underway, Vincent didn’t have leisure to debate seating arrangements. He simply started the engine and began driving toward the old family estate.

Scarlett sat quietly in the back, holding her carefully wrapped gift box, watching the city scenery slide past the window.

She didn’t inquire what gift Vincent had selected, nor why Vanessa wasn’t accompanying them in the car.

She used to worry about every detail, to oversee every aspect of family life. But no one had ever truly appreciated or even acknowledged her efforts on the family’s behalf.

So now, she had resolved to put her own needs and peace of mind first.

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