Let Her Decide

On the way back to their house, the Royal Garden, Scarlett remained silent about her conversation with Melinda. Each time she attempted to talk about it, her tongue grew numb. She felt too ashamed to confess to Xander that her mother played a role in the Queen's death.

She could only take deep breaths of air a few times to try to relieve the tightness in her chest.

The car ride, which lasted only a few minutes from Theodor's house, seemed to stretch into an hour. All Scarlett yearned for was to return home, find solace in sleep, and momentarily forget everything that had happened.

After a few minutes had passed, their home came into view, relieved her a bit.

Scarlett hastily stepped out as the car stopped right before the main entrance, not waiting for Xander to open the car door for her.

Xander grew concerned, but he couldn't force Scarlett to talk. He caught up to her swiftly, holding her hand as they entered their house together.