Chapter 140

Everett’s POV I felt warmth in my heart at her words of thanks. I understood clearly that Scarlett was allowing me to hold her now solely because I was her hero. This embrace expressed her gratitude toward me—it had nothing to do with romantic love. Yet I felt profoundly content. I was also grateful to fate for allowing me to protect my girl with my own hands. Ten years ago, I had protected my girl. May I continue to protect my girl for the rest of my life. The hospital room was quiet. The two of us embraced each other in silence. This long-overdue embrace only deepened my sense of fate’s cruel irony. I sighed softly. “If only I had recognized you sooner. Then I could have explained everything earlier, and you wouldn’t have been tormented by those memories all these years. Though it’s a bit late now, I believe it’s not too late.” “It’s not too late.” She gently pushed me away, tilting her chin slightly as she looked up at me. Our eyes met. Her smile was gentle and sincere. “Everett, th