Chapter 175

Scarlett reluctantly agreed. Given her income and professional level, I assumed she lived in an old, run-down apartment complex at worst. But to my surprise, she actually lived in a dilapidated urban village. Both Patricia and I were stunned. I couldn't drive any farther to drop her. Scarlett swiftly got out. "Serena, I'll just get off here. Thank you so much for today." Patricia and I exchanged a glance before I spoke up. "Scarlett, it's pretty dark here. Patricia and I will walk you to your building before heading back. There are two of us, after all." Despite her repeated refusals, we still accompanied her part of the way. "I can move somewhere else," Scarlett said in a calm voice without a hint of resentment. "But my mother is seriously ill, and I need to take care of her." She sighed lightly. "That's why I won't invite you both up." After waving goodbye to her, Patricia and I couldn't shake the heavy feeling in our hearts. "When Mia was around, she constantly targeted Scarl