Chapter 162

Scarlett’s POV: Hearing Alicia’s words, I felt a bit dazed. I turned to look at my father. He looked at me, visibly flustered. “I never wanted him to become crippled either. I have never denied his kindness. And I know that if he doesn’t pull through, you will be the one suffering the most.” I felt a sting in my nose and bit my lip. Alicia asked, “As for keeping you in the dark, it really can’t be blamed on Mr. and Mrs. Taylor. That was Everett’s decision.” Hearing this, I froze. Alicia observed my dazed expression and gently tapped my forehead. “You should know why he didn’t want you to know.” I remained silent. But the answer was already clear in my heart. Everett didn’t want me to know because he didn’t want my sense of guilt toward him to deepen—he didn’t want me to place too much weight on this debt of gratitude. But how could I not know? Everett’s right leg had become like this because of me… “Everett wants your heart, not your guilt or gratitude,” Alicia stated succinctly. I low