Chapter 8
Scarlett stared at him in shock
Before she could process his words, the doorbell rang
Ethan’s face lit up with a smile as he went to answer
“Ithan! Am 1 late? My students wouldnt stop asking questions today
Summer confidently pulled out a pair of women’s slippers from the shor cabinet.||
Scarlett recognized them–she’d bought them recently but hadn’t gotten to wear them before moving not
Seeing how at home Summer was in their apartment made Scarlett tremble.
“Perfect timing. Go wash your hands and let’s eat! |
Ethan’s warm tone pierced Scarlett’s cars.
Summer gigoled coyly before approaching the
the table []
Sorry I’m late. Ms. Reidr]]
scarlent didn’t respond. Summer didn’t wait for one anyway, walking straight to her sout ||
“Ethan you’re so sweet! You set out my place setting already.-
“I know how you are about cleanliness. I washed everything several times for your inspection!”
what reward do you want?
Lihan pinched her cheek gently. “Just eat well. You’ve been working too hard at school and you got sick. You’ve lost weight–1
Scarlett watched them silently, their conversation flowing effortlessly.
Her dead heart somehow found a way to ache again.
the couldn’t help interrupting them.]
So this is how you handle my last request, Ethan?“||
Her whole body felt like it was covered in thorns.]
When Eihan lusken up i
he suddenly noticed how thin abe’d become.
He responded with a mix of guilt and defian
“I made plenty of food. You couldn
Summer’s been dia. Dve been at the hospital looking after her. You pushed me to do this last thing, but i couldn’t just leave her alone. ||
ing withered
knit every kone in ker body radiated intruar paa||
ne silently in the ground
Her words were so soft, like a needle falling silently to
Seeing her about to leave, Dihan shifted slightly
But Summer moved faster.
She reached out to stop Scarlett, accidentally catching her sleeve on Scarlett’s wig.||
In an instant, Summer yanked the wig oft.[]
Ethan gasped sharply.
“Scarlett Where’s your hair?1“]
with her back to him, Scarlett’s hands shook uncontrollably ||
Her mind went blank. Summer’s action had ripped away her last shred of dignity]
Just as she was about to explain everything to Ethan out of desperation, Summer picked up the fallen wig.
With a
sory tone, she spoke.[]
a serious face and accusatory
Ms. Reid, I can’t believe you’d shave your head just to keep Ethan from leaving your
“After these five requests, and now you’re playing the shaved, suttering angel-
1‘ card? Real original“]
