No Second Baby No You Only Divorce (Scarlett and Vincent) novel Chapter 786

It had taken every bit of Scarlett's courage to open up to Damian outside the theater hall.

She'd laid her heart bare without hesitation precisely because he'd fought against the rushing crowd just to come to her rescue.

"Scarlett?" Damian's voice pulled her back from her wandering thoughts.

She blinked and answered, "Hmm? What's wrong?"

"Why've you gone quiet all of a sudden?" Damian asked gently, sounding faintly worried.

Spotting his concern, Scarlett hurried to reassure him. "I'm fine, really."

Still uneasy about her well-being and the frigid outdoor air, Damian carried her piggyback all the way to his sedan. After settling her into the passenger seat, he leaned in to fasten her seatbelt.

Once the buckle clicked into place, he lingered close instead of pulling back, his gaze fixed on her red-rimmed eyes. "Did the cold wind sting your eyes?"

Scarlett gave a small nod. "Yeah."

Damian's thumb brushed softly across her cheek, his tone warm and adoring. "Scarlett, I love you."

He pressed a quick, featherlight kiss against her lips before pulling away.

His words were spoken softly, yet overflowed with deep, fierce affection.

The brief brush of his lips left Scarlett dazed, secretly wishing the sweet moment could last longer.

His lips were soft, almost spellbinding, and one fleeting peck felt far too little.

Damian circled around to climb into the driver's seat. Scarlett dared not glance his way, her heart hammering rapidly inside her chest like a pounding drum.

It was nearly past midnight, yet Damian drove at an unhurried pace on the ride toward Theron Manor, dragging out every second he got to stay near her.

He kept daydreaming about how much easier things would be if he could marry her sooner and end these painful goodbyes.

No matter how long the drive stretched, they eventually reached the gates of Theron Manor as the clock ticked into early morning hours.

Damian stepped out and rounded the car to open her door, holding out one hand. "Let me help you down."

Scarlett didn't hesitate and set her palm into his. He guided her safely onto the pavement.

Sharp winds swirled through the air with falling snow, so Damian slipped his warm overcoat over her shoulders to shield her from the chill.

The second the coat settled on her frame, longing washed over him, and he pulled her tight into his embrace.

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