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"Scarlett, we live in a society governed by law now."

"Since you were forced, let's report this to the police."

I pulled out my phone and started dialing.

"Honey, please don't call the police."

Scarlett jumped up from the hospital bed in a panic, trying to snatch my phone away.

"Scarlett, you need to be brave and speak up."

Scarlett shook her head frantically. "Honey, I don't want this to become a big deal."

"If people find out, how could I ever show my face in public again?"

"What about Faye hitting you, then?"

She waved her hand dismissively. "Let's forget about that too. It's like being bitten by a dog."

At this point, Scarlett was suddenly swallowing her pride.

Perhaps she felt guilty deep down.

I nodded and started scrolling through short videos on my phone.

As expected, the incident between Scarlett and Uncle Winchester had indeed been posted online.

I held the phone up to Scarlett's face.

"Scarlett, take a look at this."