Chapter 220

Everett’s POV: Women are truly remarkable. Once they become mothers, their tone inevitably softens whenever the topic turns to their babies — sometimes even becoming slightly coquettish. Just like Scarlett at this moment. Her voice was naturally soft and gentle. Even when she spoke in her usual calm tone, it carried a quiet grace. But when she acted coy, almost no one could resist her. While talking to the baby, her tone grew even softer than usual — a hint of sweetness lingered in her trailing notes, making it irresistibly endearing. No one could withstand it… let alone me, who was deeply in love with her. My Adam’s apple bobbed several times as darkness churned in my eyes. I quickly averted my gaze, rose to my feet, and sat down on another sofa. Grabbing the now-cold tea from the table, I downed it in one gulp. The icy liquid flooded my stomach, yet the burning heat in my chest remained utterly unquenched. I sighed in frustration, silently cursing my own inadequacy. I had always lost