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    The atmosphere was incredibly harmonious throughout the evening.

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    The family of five seemed as if they had been living together for a long time, and the three kids wore rare expressions of

    childlike joy.

    Despite having just gone through two storms, there wasn’t a hint of disappointment on their faces, as if those events

    were nothing more than amon cold.

    This mindset and attitude put Hugo at ease.

    After dinner, the three kids sensibly retreated to their rooms.

    In the living room, only Hugo and Scarlett remained.

    Hugo tidied up the dining table a bit, and when he looked up, he saw Scarlett curled up on the sofa, sipping from a wine

    ss.

    Though she said nothing, her eyes seemed to hold endless thoughts.

    She had indeed drunk quite a bit today. Her face showed no signs of change, but her dreamy eyes betrayed her.

    Hugo watched her, then walked over and sat beside her. “What’s up? nning ito /iget drunk tonight?”

    Scarlett nced at the wine in her ss and chuckled softly, “Even if I had two more bottles, I wouldn’t get drunk!”

    Hugo raised an eyebrow and poured himself a ss from the table, sipping it gracefully as he looked at her. “Got

    something on your mind today?”

    People tend to get sentimental and impulsive at night.

    Scarlett squinted as she studied Hugo, but after thinking it over for a while, she decided to hold back.

    Turning away, she shook her head, “Nothing.”

    Hugo poured himself another ss of wine, raising an eyebrow at iher/i. “You know, you’re not ivery /igood at lying. When byou /b

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    lie, your eyes always avoid mine!”

    Scarlett paused, thenughed.

    “Come on, spill it,” Hugo urged.

    Scarlett rose from the sofa, barefoot, and headed toward the balcony.

    Hugo watched her, grabbing his wine and following her outside.

    On the balcony, the gentle breeze made Scarlett’s hair dance.

    She walked over to the railing, resting her arms on it, and gazed at the city lights belowi. /iSuddenly, she spoke, “Hugo, what

    do you think a ‘right‘ life really is?”

    Hugo squinted, surprised to hear such a topic from Scarlett.

    Following her gaze to the city below, he pondered for a moment before replying, “A ‘right‘ life… that’s a deep question. But

    for me, there’s no right life, only the life you want!”

    “Life you want?” Scarlett looked at him, her eyes sparkling like stars in the night.

    “It’s living with the person you want to be with–that’s the life I want!” Hugo said, his gaze intense.

    Scarlett understood his meaning, especially when she saw the way Hugo looked at her. But right now, she couldn’t give

    him any response.

    She turned her gaze away, looking into the distance.

    Hugo wasn’t in a hurry; he had plenty of patience for Scarlett at this point.

    “So, why are you upset today?” Hugo asked.

    “Take a guess!” Scarlett replied.

    “Is it because of Second and Fourth?” Hugo asked.

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    “What, did I guess right?” Hugo asked.

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    “Have you learned mind reading?” Scarlett asked, looking at him.

    Hugo smiled, “If I really had mind–reading powers, I wouldn’t still be trying to win your heart!”

    Scarlett was at a loss for words.

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    Hugo continued, “It’s because I’m standing in the same ce as you that I can understand how you feel. And, I think I know you a bit better than you might imagine!”

    Scarlett couldn’t deny it. Over the time they’d spent together, Hugo always seemed to know what she was thinking right

    away.

    He truly understood her.

    More than she had expected.

    But Scarlett didn’t mind this.

    She nced at him, closed her eyes for a moment, and then slowly said, “I used to think I was at least a decent mother, but through what happened with Fourth and Second, I realized I’m not even close.”

    “Just because of this incident?” Hugo asked, looking at her.

    “This incident reminded me that I’ve been neglecting them for a long time,” Scarlett admitted. “They grew up too fast, and I

    seemed to have forgotten that they’re still just kids.”

    Scarlett raised her ss again, taking another sip.

    “Hugo, you don’t understand. It might seem like I gave birth to them, but in reality, their presence has healed me!” Scarlett

    said.

    “I wanted a family, wanted to have loved ones, so I had them. I thought I was the one guiding ithem/i, but honestly, since they were little, they’ve been taking care of me!” Scarlett recalled the past, thinking about how much her three little ones had supported her over the years, both in her work and daily life. Since they were old enough to understand, Scarlett had

    been able to be herself.

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    Listening to her words, Hugo’s dark eyes filled with emotion.

    Especially the part about wanting a home and family, it tugged at Hugo’s heart.

    What Scarlett wanted was so simple.

    Yet he had missed out on it for so many years…

    “Scarlett…” Hugo looked at her, his eyes full ofpassion. “You have everything you wanted. You have a home, a family, and now you have me. I’ll always be here with you…”

    “But I almost lost them!” Scarlett eximed, her emotions magnified perhaps due to the alcohol. During the day, she was neither calm nor fearless; she was simply suppressing her feelings. Yet now, under the influence of alcohol, her emotions burst forth.

    “When I couldn’t find Fourth, I was terrified. And when I saw Second lying in bed, I realized that out of the three kids, he

    was the one I worried about the least…” she murmured, her eyes filled with guilt.

    Hugo looked at her and said, “Scarlett, that’s how you feel, but have you asked the kids?”

    “I know what happened with Second and Fourth shook you, but from my perspective, there’s nothing wrong. The way you interact with the kids is something many parents can’t achieve. You’ve given them freedom and respect. The fact that they’ve gone through so much and still remain healthy and positive is undoubtedly linked to your parenting. So, Scarlett, you don’t need to me yourself. You’re a great mom, without a doubt!”

    Listening to Hugo’s words, Scarlett turned to look at him.

    “I believe the three little ones think the same way. In their eyes, you’re definitely a perfect mom,” Hugo said to Scarlett,

    emphasizing each word.

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