Chapter 41 Unsafe
"Wait, Scarlett." Mr Thomson stopped her, "I am sorry, I don't want to sound rude but if Alexander won't come. I wouldn't be able to send Amanda."
Mr Thomson's face was dripping with concern. The next moment he tried to explain, "Scarlett, please don't mind it. It's not about Alexander, it's the fact that I can't ensure Amanda's safety without him."
Scarlett's eyes deepened as she asked, "But Maria is Amanda's cousin as well. There's nothing unsafe at our place."
Mr Thomson sighed. "It's complicated."
"But dad-" Amanda tried to argue, but Mr Thomson's stern gesture stopped her.
Scarlett saw Amanda was on the verge of crying. Undoubtedly she took care of her in the absence of Maria, so she found herself obliged to help her.
Before Scarlett could react, Maria stepped in front of Alexander.
"I am sorry for what happened in the morning. I shouldn't have spoken to you like that," Maria said, struggling with her discomfort.
Scarlett's eyes teared up. She never expected Maria to
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