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nScarlett froze, seeing Nicole’s stiff body on the bed. The life support that used to help her survive is now being removed one by one by the nurses.

nSeeing them take off the life support tools, she felt heartbroken. A tear slowly fell from the corner of her eye, and she cried in silence. Now she was undoubtedly alone, without Nicole, who would diligently report their family’s condition to her.

n‘Goodbye Nicole! Rest in peace, my beloved sister…’ She said goodbye in her heart while her body trembled slightly, holding back her tears.

nRobert and several doctors were discussing Nicole’s condition when she died. However, Scarlett, standing behind Doctor Robert, didn’t understand what they were talking about. She was grieving inside, and her mind was completely blank as if an invisible black hole had sucked all her thoughts in.

nShe just stood where she was, holding Xander’s arm tightly. Somehow, his warm hug can strengthen her through this grief.

nDeep down, Scarlett felt guilty for Nicole’s death. If she had taken care of Lauren sooner, Nicole wouldn’t have had to go through such a terrible ordeal. And Nicole wouldn’t have taken her own life because she felt humiliated.

nThis is the biggest regret she has ever felt since she came back to this country.

nHer tears stopped slowly, but now her eyes hurt. She didn’t know how long she stood in the room crying silently.

nEven when, one by one, the doctors said goodbye to her and left the room, she didn’t say anything. A small nod and a forced smile were all he could manage at this point.

nHowever, when the nurse covered Nicole’s whole body with a white sheet at that moment, she felt like an invisible hand was squeezing her heart. It was painful.

nShe held Xander’s hand tighter, and a moment later, she was between his arms, crying. Again!

nThen she hears Xander gently whisper in her ear, “She won’t be in pain anymore. Now she’s happy up there… don’t be sad again, huh!? Your sister might as well be sad if she sees you like this.”

nScarlett was stunned. What Xander said was true. At least Nicole won’t feel the pain anymore. Nicole will be happy from now on. And she will definitely go to heaven because her sister is the kindest and friendliest girl she has ever known.

nAfter a few hours passed…

nScarlett, tired of crying, finally fell asleep in the bedroom in Xander’s arms.

nXander saw her pale face and red nose. He could feel how sad she was right now — she even whined in her sleep — it made his heart ache. He’s going to make sure his lawyers will punish that asshole who raped Nicole and Lauren, who had done one of the worst crimes a mother could do. Sold her daughter for money.

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nNext Morning,

nWhen Scarlett opened her eyes, the room was bright. She sat up straight as she remembered what had happened before she fell asleep. She was in Xander’s arms, and she was sleeping in his arms.

nBut…

nWhere is he now!?

nShe sat on the side of the bed, tying her long red hair into a messy bun.

nShe needs to talk to Xander about arrangements for Nicole. Scarlett is currently the only family available to do that. Her father still hasn’t woken up, and Lauren is still in police custody — she suspected that no one had told her about Nicole yet.

nWhen she came out of the room, she saw Xander talking to Ben, James, and Logan. There was one other man she didn’t recognize, but by the way, he was dressed, she could tell if he was the lawyer Xander had promised to help Nicole and her father’s case.

n“You have got up?” Xander stood up from his chair. Then, he walked towards her as if blocking the view of everyone who saw her.

nHe tried to send a warning through his eyes, but apparently, this girl didn’t notice it.

nShe was completely unaware that at this moment, she came out with her original appearance.

n“X-Xander…”

n“Let’s talk inside.” He took her hand and entered the bedroom.

nραпdα n?νa| сom It was after Xander closed the door that Scarlett only realized she wasn’t wearing her wig. Her eyes widened in shock.

nWhile in the seating area…

nThe three men in the living room looked shocked by what they saw. Only Ben was acting normal. He inwardly smiled when he saw his friends’ jaws drop, looking at the bedroom door. Logan and James are seemingly the most shocked.

n“W-Wait!? Who is that woman?” James was the first to speak.

n“Isn’t that Young Madam Scarlett!? But why does her hair look different?” said Logan. “Ah, I see. She must be wearing her new wig, right!?” he chuckled.

n“Wow… I didn’t expect Master Xander’s wife to be that beautiful.” Francis Philips, who was seeing Scarlett for the first time, was amazed.

n“Yes, she is beautiful, like a goddess!!” Logan said, but then he frowned. There is something strange! If the young Madam wears a new wig, why is the wig so messy and can be made into a bun?

nLogan glanced at Ben, who looked uninterested in their words. He could see this man knew something they didn’t!

n“Ben, was that just now, young lady’s true appearance!?” Logan finally asked his doubts. 𝒃𝒆𝒐𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝙘𝙤𝒎

nJames, who had met Scarlett several times, finally realized something after hearing Logan’s question.

n“Damn!! So the silver hair, I mean the gray hair she usually wears, is a wig!?” James asked.

nJust looking at Young Madam’s appearance when she woke up filled James with astonishment, even though he had seen her so many times already.

nBen slowly shifted his gaze to look at Logan and James. He smiled before answering their curiosity.

n“Yes, what you saw just now was her actual appearance. But don’t ever speak of it to anyone. Not even to the Young Madam as well. Just pretend you didn’t know…”

n“M-May I know why we have to do that!?” asked Logan. “She’s pretty with her red hair. Why would she bother to hide it!?”

nBen glared at this stupid Logan. “Why are you asking me? You better ask the Madam if you are that curious. But prepare yourself to get punished by your master if you do that!”

nLogan’s eyes widened. He understood Ben’s point. He shut his mouth and pretended this conversation never existed.

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