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Chapter 7

Author: aeae
Francis brought me to a local art gallery.

"Scarlett, I remember you loved painting back then."

Making a living was a completely different thing from a hobby.

What he saw was my passion for painting. In reality, I was working day and night on commissioned paintings.

However, I couldn't be bothered to argue. I turned away and started scrolling on my phone.

After a few minutes, Francis broke the silence.

"Scarlett, are you really going to sell our home?"

Our home?

So Francis really treated it as our home?

"Mr. Slade, given how rich and powerful you are, surely you have plenty of villas and penthouses. Why limit yourself to a tiny house like that?" I replied casually without looking up at him.

Perhaps he had gotten used to me begging for his attention. My indifferent attitude was making him increasingly uncomfortable.

The only way he knew how to express his discomfort was to lose his temper.

However, today was the first time he forced himself to calm down.

"Do you have to
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    With my parents' help, our luggage was packed quickly.I did everything to ensure I did not infect my parents with my disease, all while keeping it a secret.After packing my belongings in a separate suitcase, Francis's face entered my mind.No doubt, he came in contact with my blood. It was certain that he was infected too.How pointless.Without wasting any time, we headed for the airport.Visiting the Nordic countries had always been on my bucket list. I could finally fulfil this wish before I died.After selling the house, I had a sizeable amount. I had taken a portion for this trip and planned to deposit the balance into their retirement account after I died.I looked at my parents, and my heart filled up with bitterness. We flew for nearly 20 hours before we finally landed.The first three days were a blast, but on the fourth day, the dreaded Francis tracked us down again. "Babe, I'll stay by your side for the rest of your life, okay? I'll make it up to you, I swear.

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    "Are you crazy?!"I watched as a bead of blood slowly oozed out of his arm. I knew immediately what that implied.As soon as I finished speaking, the door burst open. It was Whitney Jones. She glanced at Francis and marched up to me with a raised hand, seemingly prepared to slap me. "You witch! What did you do to Francis?!" She swung hard, but unlike before, her hand did not reach my face.Francis grabbed her hand at the last minute."What do you think you're doing, Whitney?" Francis swung her hand away so hard that she fell onto the ground."Francis?" Whitney stared up at him in bewilderment. She couldn't believe her beloved Francis had done this to her.Francis's sudden movement sent his blood splattering over the floor."Francis, that hurt," complained Whitney with an aggrieved look. Francis reacted impatiently. "Whitney Jones, my girlfriend needs to rest. Leave now. Don't make me repeat myself." As I thought, men changed their minds like flipping a switch. Wh

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    Francis brought me to a local art gallery."Scarlett, I remember you loved painting back then." Making a living was a completely different thing from a hobby.What he saw was my passion for painting. In reality, I was working day and night on commissioned paintings.However, I couldn't be bothered to argue. I turned away and started scrolling on my phone.After a few minutes, Francis broke the silence. "Scarlett, are you really going to sell our home?" Our home?So Francis really treated it as our home?"Mr. Slade, given how rich and powerful you are, surely you have plenty of villas and penthouses. Why limit yourself to a tiny house like that?" I replied casually without looking up at him.Perhaps he had gotten used to me begging for his attention. My indifferent attitude was making him increasingly uncomfortable.The only way he knew how to express his discomfort was to lose his temper.However, today was the first time he forced himself to calm down."Do you have to

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