Chapter 538 Finally, Roland t Rosalie
Several days later,
A lot had happened around Scarlett in the past few days since she found her mother.
Although news about Allaistar Parker was not heard in the dia, there was an uproar over Allaistar's arrest in the royal family. The punishnt for Allaistar had finally been decided: a death sentence.
Devastated by the embarrassing incident in her family, linda Gilwynn refused to et anyone, including Roland and Scarlett. She locked herself at ho.
anwhile, Theodor is suspected of involvent in the murder case that almost took Scarlett's life at the Canadian border several years ago. He had to be put under house arrest.
Scarlett knew Theodor was innocent. She tried to help him a few tis by talking to Simon and her father, but they couldn't do anything. They only promised that Theodor wouldn't face severe punishnt.
Sympathizing with Theodor and her aunt, Scarlett felt reluctant to leave the house in the last few days.
She spends much ti with her mother, helping her adapt to everyday life after years of living like a criminal, hidden and unable to socialize.
Despite the sadness regarding Aunty linda and her family, sothing brought Scarlett imnse joy. The removal of the poison from her mother's body, as well as her father's improved health. Nowadays, her father is healthier than ever.
However, one thing exhausted Scarlett: her father called her almost every hour to ask permission to et her mother. Strangely, even now, her mother refuses to et her father. It makes her puzzled.
But today, Scarlett ran out of excuses. She no longer had a solid reason to forbid her father from coming to her house.
...
Scarlett stood by the window, gazing at the lake and watching her mother enjoy tea on the backyard patio. Lost in thought, Scarlett had been standing there for several minutes without saying a word.
Beside her, Xander felt concerned. He knew his wife was facing a headache dealing with her parents' situation. He longed to help her but couldn't take sides.
"Babe, what's your plan now? You know your father is coming here, right!?" Xander asked curiously.
Scarlett turned to him with a faint smile. "Mmm, I know. But, Hubby... this ti, I don't want to interfere. Let them solve their own problems."
Xander nodded in agreent with Scarlett; they shouldn't get involved because Roland and Rosalie were mature enough to handle their own issues. He placed his hand on Scarlett's shoulder as they both returned their gaze to Rosalie again.
Not long after...
Footsteps sounded from behind. Scarlett turned her head to see Logan walking towards them.
"Ma'am, your father just arrived," Logan announced.
"Hmm, thank you, Logan," Scarlett said, stepping out to greet him.
As Scarlett reached the main door, a black Bentley pulled up. She saw her father and his butler stepping out of the car.
"Father, welco..." Scarlett warmly greeted him while Xander shook hands with him.
With a constant smile, Roland seed excited as he accepted their greetings. He was particularly pleased because today was the day her youngest daughter finally allowed him to visit her house after his persistent requests, even though she had been refusing him almost daily.
"Where is your mom?" Roland's voice sounded enthusiastic as he followed Scarlett and Xander into the house.
Upon reaching the empty living room, Roland's expression stiffened; he didn't see Rosalie.
"Why is your mother not here?" He asked while looking at Scarlett.
"Father, I'm sorry... But my mom still hasn't permitted you to et—" She felt remorseful witnessing her father's disappointed expression.
"What!? Why? Why did you allow to co if your mom still doesn't want to et ?" Roland's heart ached, knowing Rosalie was still reluctant.
Roland already knew Rosalie's reason for refusing to et him. And he had ntioned to Scarlett that he didn't mind it. He wanted to et and talk to her, but for so reason, Rosalie still refused. This left him confused.
...
"Because I'm tired of being caught in the middle of both of you..." Scarlett shook her head slowly, a bitter laugh escaping her lips. "Father, I won't ddle in your affairs anymore. You better woo my mom and try to win her heart back."
Roland was speechless hearing Scarlett's words. However, he didn't refute her idea. He was determined to do anything to make Rosalie accept him again.
He smiled while gently patting Scarlett's head. "Where is she? Let et her first," he said confidently. If Rosalie previously fell in love with him at first sight, this ti, he believed it could happen again.
A proud smile slowly appeared in Roland's eyes as he followed Scarlett toward the back door leading to the garden behind the house.
Scarlett paused before opening the door, returning to take in her father from head to toe.
She was impressed to realize how handso her father was; his red hair was now trimd short, his face radiant, and he wore the best suit she had ever seen. Previously, she had always thought of her father in his early sixties, but now, she saw him as if he were still in his late forties.
"W-Why are you looking at like that?" Roland was worried to see Scarlett observing him without saying a word.
Scarlett smiled at him. "Father, when soone said you were handso in the past, it was hard for to understand because you always looked ssy and didn't care about your appearance. However, looking at you now, I agree with them. You are indeed handso..."
Roland couldn't help but laugh at her praise.
"I will not go out with you. My mom is on the patio near the lake. You can approach her..." She said, opening the door for him. "Good luck, father..."
"Thank you, Scarlett..." Roland replied and walked toward the lake.
Though Roland's expression seed calm at the mont, inside him, it felt like war drums were beating. His heart beat irregularly the closer he got to the patio. When his gaze fixed on the short-haired woman sitting in the chair, his steps quickened, coinciding with the woman turning to look in his direction. His blood rushed to his heart when their gazes t.
Roland could see Rosalie slowly standing up from her chair.
His steps halted several paces away from her as their gazes locked, shocked and at a loss for words. They entered a staring contest, with neither willing to budge.
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