When Scarlet remembered the nerve-wracking scene in the west wing from the other day, it sent shivers down her spine. Caden Lockwood had been furious upon learning about her intimacy with Sebastian and she feared they might force her into unnecessary actions, like getting married at a young age. Or marrying her off to someone else because for sure, she couldn’t marry Sebastian.

One morning, during breakfast, Scarlet was surprised to see Sebastian in attendance. Without thinking, she got on her feet to assist him, but a warning look from her father made her sit back down. Scarlet anxiously asked Sebastian about his wounds, but he ignored her question.

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