Chapter 83

Scarlett’s POV: “I’m fine,” I said gently, patting her head. Seeing how worried she was warmed my heart. I had left the people who truly loved me to be with Everett in Los Angeles, only to come back burdened and broken. Guess fate couldn’t bear to watch anymore. Thankfully, it wasn’t too late. I was only twenty-three—life was long. From now on, I was going to live bigger and better… for myself, and for all those who never stopped loving me. “Scarlett, being a mom is way too hard. Watching you like this just breaks my heart.” Eleanor’s eyes were red, her voice trembling. I had been holding it together, but seeing her like that made my nose sting too. “Eleanor, I really am okay. It’s not that bad…” Suddenly, she threw her arms around me. “Waaah… I just hate seeing you suffer like this. It makes me think of my mom.” “….” Just then, I saw Jack walking over with Eleanor’s purse. I patted her shoulder. “Someone’s coming.” She quickly let go of me and wiped the tears from her eyes. I turned t