Chapter 57

Why was she still bothered by someone she'd already cast aside? It made no sense. Scarlett paced her living room, her frustration mounting. The thought of Lorey and Yvonne walking away together replayed in her mind like a cruel joke. She didn't need him—she'd made that clear long ago. So why did it still sting? Her thoughts were abruptly interrupted by the sharp crash of breaking glass from downstairs. Heart pounding, she hurried to investigate. In the kitchen, Cedric stood frozen, his expression uneasy. Shards of shattered glass lay at his feet. "What happened?" Scarlett asked, her voice laced with concern. Cedric gave her an apologetic look, his hand scratching the back of his neck. "I was just trying to pour myself some water and, well, I guess I wasn't careful enough." His voice quivered, and his eyes glistened like a child caught doing something wrong. Scarlett sighed, shaking her head. "You should've called me. You're still recovering. Just focus on resting, okay?"