Chapter 14 Don't Worry, Big Brother is Here

"Sorry for troubling Mr. Chalmers today. It's quite late, so I won't disturb you any further; I'll come back first thing tomorrow morning to apologize."

Scarlett decided to clean up the little fox when she got back.

Tomorrow, she must show the boss a clean and pristine Pretty Hamilton.

Samuel watched her serious expression, his face still largely expressionless, and just gave a slight nod before instructing the butler who was standing nearby.

"Please take Miss Jennings home."

The butler nodded and courteously led Scarlett out. Even though they were all in the same area, he considerately had a security vehicle patrol take her and her little fox all the way to the front door of the Jennings home.

The butler who came in response was a bit dumbfounded seeing Scarlett.

He had no idea when the young lady had gone out!

Moreover, what the young lady was holding in her arms seemed to be a fox?

"Miss, this is..."

After sending off the Chalmers' bodyguard, the butler looked at Scarlett and the little one in her arms, not sure which to ask about first.

Noting that Scarlett was wearing light clothing, he hurriedly let her into the house.

As soon as she entered, Donovan Jennings was seen waiting for her at the stairway.

Around the corner of the second-floor staircase, Lucas Jennings was sticking his head out, clearly enjoying the drama.

Upon Scarlett's entrance, he immediately noticed the thing in her arms and couldn't help but lower his voice accusingly,

"What, what is that thing in your arms? Our family doesn't allow pets with fur inside!"

Scarlett glanced at the boy who was always keen on making his presence felt and simply countered with a straight face,

"If pets aren't allowed, then how come you're here?"

Lucas's expression froze, filled with naive stupidity, and Donovan couldn't help but chuckle.

Realizing his own misstep, Lucas's face turned red with anger about to explode,

"You!..."

"It's late, I suppose Grandpa and the others must be asleep by now?" Scarlett's casual comment extinguished Lucas's ready-to-burst volcanic anger instantly.

Though reckless, he always knew when to be impetuous and when not to be.

No noise after dark, that was the rule of the Jennings Family.

Not to mention Grandpa went to bed early, being suddenly awakened wouldn't be good for an old man's health.

Even though Lucas was furious enough to burst at that moment, he had no choice but to hold back his anger, huffing as he turned and tiptoed upstairs.

Watching Lucas leave, Scarlett then turned to look at Donovan, dropping the confrontational stance she had with Lucas.

Holding the little fox in her arms, she pursed her lips and said,

"This is the pet fox I've been keeping. It knew I moved and came to find me."

She paused, then added,

"I rented a place for it outside, it will just stay here for the night, and I will take it away early tomorrow morning."

Meaning, she wouldn't cause any trouble for the family.

Listening to her, Donovan felt a faint pain in his heart.

Clearly, this little fox had always been hers, yet she kept it outside – definitely because the Garrison Family didn't allow it.

Now that she finally returned home, she hadn't even considered keeping it with her again.

Her cautious demeanor pained Donovan, and beyond that pain, he felt a deep irritation towards the Garrison Family.

Their young lady of the Jennings Family, his very own younger sister... she should have been pampered from a young age, getting whatever she wanted. Yet, she had been so ground down by the Garrison Family that she didn't even dare mention keeping a pet at home!

"This is your home, you can keep whatever you want here."

Suppressing various emotions towards the Garrison Family, Donovan Jennings stepped forward, his handsome face brimming with a dignified and gentle smile, his voice warm and assertive.

Scarlett Garrison was visibly startled.

"But Lucas said no furry pets allowed inside..."

"You said it yourself, if he can come in, why can't your fox?"

Donovan arched an eyebrow with a smile, responding to her with the very words she had used against Lucas, while gently tapping the little fox's head with his hand, his movements graceful and intimate.

Seeing Scarlett still staring at him, Donovan just gave her a soft smile, his peach blossom eyes full of insistence and warmth,

"Don't worry, your brother is here."

Those words, like a warm current brushing over her heart, swept through Scarlett with a familiar, subtle sensation.

Scarlett opened her mouth, intending to say thanks subconsciously.

Then she vaguely remembered his words, "No need to thank your brother."

So, she swallowed back the 'thank you', instead nodding obediently at him, "Okay."

Carrying the little fox upstairs, it was only when closing the door to her room did Scarlett suddenly realize that a light smile had been hanging on her lips.

Looking down, she saw the little fox staring straight at her, eyes brimming with curiosity.

Scarlett immediately dropped the smile from her lips, put on a stern face, and asked,

"Weren't we agreed you'd stay put and not wander around? Do you know you were nearly electrocuted into a crisped fox tonight?"

The little fox seemed to understand her, jumping to the floor, and innocently spinning around, then gestured to the backpack behind it.

Its demeanor seemed to say, "You moved, I followed, no faults there."

Scarlett huffed softly, crouched down, and finally took off the little backpack it was carrying, smiling slightly when she saw what was inside.

Beyond a single can of Pretty Hamilton's own food, the backpack contained her Vermillion Yellow Talisman Paper and some specialized small tools.

Due to a car accident, she had spent three days in the hospital. Although she had someone come over to care for it, the little fox obviously worried about her running out of "supplies."

Like giving a reward, Scarlett petted the fox's furry head before putting away the items.

Since learning Magic from her master, she had rented a small house outside to contain her items and keep the Garrison Family unaware of her studies.

Hence, Emma White kicking her out earlier didn't trouble her; she didn't bring a single piece of luggage.

Because those important possessions were not at the Garrison Family's home.

Originally, she had planned to settle down here before going back to check on the little fox, but unexpectedly, it had cheerfully followed her here.

Well, although it followed her to the wrong place.

Despite it being late, Scarlett still took the little fox into the en-suite bathroom, cleaning it thoroughly from head to toe before carrying it back to bed and settling down to sleep again.

Perhaps it was because of the late-night disruption.

Scarlett woke up a bit late the next day. She blinked at the whimsical, princess-themed bedroom, slightly confused for a long moment before slowly settling in.

This was her new room.

As she was trying to adjust to this tender pink-themed bedroom, suddenly, she heard a scream coming from downstairs.

"Ah! There's a fox!!... Butler, quick!"

Then another cry followed, "Where did this wild fox come from?!... Quick, catch it!"

Almost instantaneously awake, Scarlett bolted upright, looking around the room that was empty, then, the screaming continued downstairs, her expression turning slightly pale.

Pretty Hamilton!!!