Chapter 49

Olivia's gaze shifted to Zoe, and a warm smile appeared on her face. "Oh. Zoe's here too. Well, I'll leave you two to it," she said, her voice cheerful. Before Zoe could even greet her, Olivia turned and walked away with a smile, leaving Zoe blinking in surprise. "She didn't even wait for me to say hello," Zoe said, looking slightly puzzled. Leroy chuckled softly. "Don't mind her. She's always like that. You've probably seen it at the hospital," he explained. Zoe nodded slowly, still processing Olivia's quick exit. … Across town, Scarlett returned to her villa. Cedric rushed to meet her at the door, his face alight with excitement. "Lettie, don't worry—I handled everything for you!" he exclaimed. "That Leroy Olson really doesn't know his place. Does he think a divorce gives him the right to push you around? I made sure he understood his position." He reached out to take Scarlett's hand, his expression earnest. "No matter what happens, Lettie, I'll always be here for you," he