Unexpected Love
His face was pale and haggard, his eyes dry and lifeless, showing the toll of his illness.
However, within those dry, hollow eyes, there was a faint glimmer of longing for familial affection.
Perhaps everyone craves warmth when they are vulnerable.
Andrew was no exception. Scarlett remained expressionless and silent. The past had shaped her, and Andrew had never loved her like a kind father, never given her warmth. She couldn't muster any enthusiasm.
Andrew sighed, not forcing Scarlett.
After being estranged for so long, it was unrealistic to expect her to be affectionate towards him.
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