Chapter 20
The moment Harrison woke up, he was relleved because Scarlett was still alive in this world. She hadn’t been stabbed to death because of him.
But a second later, reality crashed down on him. Scarlett was alive, yes, but she had gone somewhere he could never find her. The pain in his chest was suffocating.
In the dream, at least the version of him there had truly had Scarlett for over 20 years. But in this reality, he had lost her completely.
The thought was unbearable. He clutched his head, struggling for air.
Seeing him like this, Ella panicked. She grabbed his arm. “What’s wrong, Harry? Are you
feeling sick? Do you need me to call the doctor?”
Harrison finally looked up at her with bloodshot eyes. He forced out a hoarse whisper from his throat, “Mom… I think… I really love Scarlett.”
The moment he said it, it felt like a weight had been lifted off his chest.
He finally admitted it. He finally faced his feelings for Scarlett.
Ella froze for a second at his words, then burst into tears. “I know. I’ve always known. A mother knows her child best. I could see that you always had a place for Scarlett in your heart since you were little.
“I just never understood why you wouldn’t admit it. But I knew you loved her. That’s why I kept pushing for this marriage. Do you really think I’d force my son to marry a woman he didn’t love just because of an old promise to a friend?
“But you’re such a fool. If you love her, why didn’t you admit it sooner? Why didn’t you treat her better? Why did you have to hurt her so badly, push her away until she gave up on you completely? Why did you only realize your feelings for her now?”
Harrison sat there, stunned.
Yeah. Why?
He had always prided himself on being sharp, always seeing through his business rivals‘ tricks. But when it came to his own feelings, he had been blind.
Maybe it was just stubbornness.
He had known Scarlett since they were kids. They practically grew up together.
Back then, he had treated her well. If boys bullied her, he would stand in front of her. If she wanted a certain candy, he’d run across several blocks just to buy it for her.
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