ログインScarlett: "...""And what if I only want the kid?" she shot back, her bright, determined eyes locking onto his.Theron let out a quiet sigh. His sharp features softened, a hint of helplessness-and something dangerously close to affection-flickering across his face."Then I guess I don't get a say."Scarlett raised a brow slightly, lips parting as if to respond-then thought better of it. She lowered her gaze, hiding whatever emotions stirred beneath her lashes.After a brief pause, she reached into her bag and pulled out a piece of candy."Theo, let's play a game. Guess which hand the candy's in. If you're right, you get it.""What if I'm wrong?" he asked nervously."Then... I'll give you a kiss."Theo's eyes lit up.He suddenly wanted to lose."Watch closely." Scarlett showed him the candy in her left hand, then started switching it back and forth between both hands like a magician."Okay. Which one?"Theo focused hard
The red light had eight seconds left.Scarlett gathered her skirt and stepped toward the curb.And then-Her heel caught in a crack in the pavement.Click.A sharp sound.Her ankle twisted.She crouched instinctively, about to check the injury-When suddenly-One of the men who had been knocked down earlier struggled to his feet and lunged from behind, swinging a steel pipe straight at her head.Scarlett's ears twitched.Her eyes shifted-But before she could counter-A figure flashed past her.A long leg shot out-Bam!The attacker was sent flying, crashing hard into a trash can.Scarlett glanced at the man-his chest visibly caved in, blood spilling from his mouth.That kick... had not been held back.She lifted her gaze.The traffic light had just turned green.So...He really had run the red light.This was a busy street, cars everywhere-and he still came charging ac
James pulled Sadie into his arms, his face filled with panic and concern."Sadie! Sadie-wake up! Stay with me!""Oh God... my baby, you can't let anything happen to you!" Mossa cried, tears streaming down her face.Ronnie immediately barked orders for a doctor.Sadie's eyes fluttered open, weak and unfocused as she looked at James."James... I've been set up... I didn't do it... it wasn't me... I swear..."Her voice was barely a whisper.Seeing her bloodied and fragile, James's heart twisted painfully. Guilt washed over his face."I'm sorry, Sadie... I shouldn't have doubted you. This is my fault. Please-just hang on, okay?"Mossa sobbed beside them. "My poor girl..."Scarlett stood off to the side, completely still.Watching.Expressionless.Like none of this had anything to do with her.She used to think she had been foolish.Blindly trusting Sadie.Letting herself get played over and over again.James. Her own mother. All of them-They had chosen Sadie.Every single time.But now s
There was a faint trace of self-mockery in Scarlett's voice.Deep down... she had still held onto the smallest sliver of hope.Hope that Mossa would finally see Sadie for who she really was.Hope that-just once-she would look at her, her real daughter, with fairness.No matter how cold Mossa had been in the past... she was still her mother.And what child doesn't want their mother's love?Scarlett had thought that today-after laying out all the evidence-Mossa would regret everything she had done to her.But now-She almost wanted to laugh.So in the end... was she just being naïve?"You ungrateful, disgraceful girl! What kind of nonsense are you spouting?!" Mossa snapped, furious. If she had a choice, she would rather not have Scarlett as her daughter at all. If anything, she wished the obedient, accomplished Sadie were the one she had given birth to-not this girl who brought her nothing but shame.Scarlett suddenly felt tired.Talking any more was pointless.It was time to play her t
"N-No... that's not me-!" Sadie shouted, panic breaking through her voice as she rushed forward, trying to shut off the video.Scarlett stepped forward and blocked Sadie with one arm, her sharp, icy gaze locking onto her."What's the rush?" she said coldly. "Scared?"The moment those words fell, every eye in the room turned toward her-James, Mossa, and all the guests.Sadie's face went ghostly pale. Her lips trembled as she stammered, "I-I'm not. I'm not scared. Why would I be scared? I-""Aah-!"A sudden scream burst from the screen, cutting her off.On the giant display, Sadie was sprawled on the floor, clutching her stomach, tears streaming down her face as she looked up at Scarlett in heartbreak."Why did you push me? My baby... my baby is gone..."Scarlett's voice came from the recording, calm but sharp. "You're framing me on purpose?"Sadie let out a twisted smile."That's right-I am framing you. So what? James won't believe you. Neither will your own mother."The video cut off.
"Thanks." Scarlett lowered her gaze slightly as she peeled the roasted sweet potato."You don't have to thank me," a deep, smooth voice sounded above her.Her hands paused for just a second. A faint tremor flickered in her eyes-but it was gone almost instantly. She continued peeling as if nothing had happened.The next day.The Whitmore family had booked out an entire five-star hotel. The venue was packed, buzzing with celebration.Dressed in a pristine white wedding gown, Sadie stepped into the spotlight. With Ronnie escorting her, she walked slowly down the aisle toward James.As she walked, her eyes discreetly scanned the crowd.No sign of Scarlett."She's not here?" Ronnie frowned, irritation flashing across his face.He had been sure Scarlett would show up today. He had even arranged for someone to grab her the moment she appeared.Just yesterday, the Drake family had called again-threatening trouble if Scarlett wasn't handed over soon."Maybe give it a little more time," Sadie s







