Chapter 125

Scarlett’s POV: I propped myself up in bed and checked the time on my phone. Not even eight o’clock. I opened Twitter and scanned the online chatter about myself. The content was mostly the same, but there were more haters than yesterday. I logged out, tossed aside the covers, and walked into the bathroom. Feeling sticky all over, I decided to take a shower. Half an hour later, I emerged wearing a bathrobe and clutching a towel. Eleanor opened the door just then and seemed surprised to see me not only awake but freshly showered. “Scarlett, you’re up so early today!” “Yeah, couldn’t sleep.” I sat down at the vanity, picked up my skincare products, and started applying them. “Where’s Everett?” My tone was nonchalant. She replied truthfully, “Davis came over last night and then left.” I nodded at this, saying nothing more. She walked over, studying my slightly haggard face in the mirror. I furrowed my brow. “Scarlett, did you not sleep well last night?” “A bit.” I paused before saying, “I