Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 447

Scarlette felt trapped, blindsided by Nicholas's relentless determination. In his eyes, nothing was out of reach, and life had never taught him otherwise. Trying to keep her cool, she called out to her mom, Rose, through the door. "Mom, can we talk about this tomorrow? I'm exhausted and just want to hit the bed after my bath."

Rose let out a weary sigh. Ever since Scarlette moved out, things had been tense between them. Still, given the same choice, she and the Greenard family would do it all over again. Even though Scarlette was well-behaved, she wasn't a Greenard by blood.

"Alright, Scarlette," Rose replied. "Your dad and I will handle your wedding plans. Once you're married, all that talk about you and Nick will stop. We've already picked a date. We'll talk more tomorrow. If you're okay with it, we'll take care of everything."

Scarlette's legs were wrapped around Nicholas's waist to keep herself steady. Her lips tightened as she processed her mom's words. Having been through so much, she knew exactly what was being implied. The Greenard family feared the gossip and wanted to avoid any scandal involving her and Nicholas, so rushing into marriage seemed like the solution.

Supporting herself with one hand, a sharp pain of frustration shot through her. "I..."

composure. It was a humiliating situation-caught between the family who raised her and the boy she practically

voice a whisper in her ear. "Scarlette, I'm losing patience. Why not just open

threat, clear as day. Scarlette's hand clenched tightly as she quickly

hesitated but then left the room, closing the door behind her. The moment the door clicked shut, Nicholas took her chin and

her to the bed, and Scarlette turned her head away, her face clouded. "Lock the

to secure the door before tossing her onto the bed and following

worried the noise might carry downstairs. She whispered, "Not so

you really that scared?" Nicholas asked, sensing her detachment and feeling annoyed by