Chapter 16

Wyatt’s POV Hearing how firm she was, I finally realized this thing between her and Everett was far from a clean break. I’d watched Scarlett grow up. I knew she was never one to just take things lying down. How could she marry and divorce someone with barely a peep? It didn’t sit right with me, especially knowing how the Taylor family operates. “Scarlett, be real with me. Do your parents know?” A forced laugh came from the other end of the line. “I just told them it didn’t work out. You know how my dad and brothers are. I don’t want this to turn into something bigger.” I hesitated for a moment. “But—” “Uncle Robert,” she interrupted gently, “there’s no need to talk me out of it. There’s too much history between Everett and me for a quick fix. Bottom line, I was young and dumb, fell for the wrong guy, and now I’m owning that mistake.” After a pause, I asked quietly, “Do you hate him now?” Scarlett didn’t answer right away. I didn’t press her either. After a few minutes, she finally spok