Chapter 362

Unable to recall the events of the previous night, Steven noticed a faint, unfamiliar scent lingering in the room. He threw off the blanket, and to his shock, a woman's bra fell onto the bed.

He froze for a moment, staring at it, before the memories started to piece

themselves together. He vaguely remembered Scarlett coming back with him the night before.

Could it be...?

Rubbing his temples, Steven looked down at himself-completely naked. The more he tried to organize his scattered thoughts, the clearer Scarlett's face became in his mind.

As he stood to tidy up the bed, his eyes caught something on the sheets- bloodstains.

His hands trembled as realization dawned. Was this Scarlett's first time? Did they really...?

Sarah had woken up, Scarlett finally worked up the courage to visit her, carrying a thermal container of soup. On her way to the hospital, her mind

her guilt. How had things escalated to ending up in bed with

cheeks flushed a deep red as the memory crept in. Despite joking about wanting Sarah to introduce her to handsome men, she'd never actually

Sarah's gaze, her thoughts about the previous night evaporated. Sarah's reddened eyes brought a fresh

as tears welled

her over. Her warm smile seemed to melt away some of

guilty I feel. If I hadn't acted on my own and brought you there to help


face as she poured out her

for hours. The thought of Sarah coming to harm weighed so heavily on her that she felt she might not have

this up. It's not your fault. Even if you hadn't taken me there, they would've found another opportunity. People with bad intentions will always find a

don't say that. The more you comfort me, the more I want

issue had been resolved thanks to Sarah's brother, and yet Scarlett had almost

you hurt. And yet Melvin still helped me," Scarlett said, her voice

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