淑女的欲望

As Xander and Scarlett enter the living room, at the same time, Adams announces dinner is about to start.

Everyone immediately headed to the dining room and happily started their dinner.

The dining room becomes lively as they gather around the table for a festive dinner. The room was filled with the delicious aroma of Lana's home cooking.

The sound of laughter and conversation could be heard from the room. As they enjoy their meal, they all chat happily. The atmosphere is warm and inviting —  everyone is relaxed and happy in each other's company.

Scarlett, as usual, ate her dinner in silence without conversing with the others. She really enjoyed Lana's cooking. And she would definitely miss Lana's cooking because tomorrow she would return to the capital.

It was late by the time they finished their dinner...

And it was a sign for Walter Riley to say goodbye back to the hotel and Patrick Morrison back to his villa. Scarlett didn't forget to briefly talk to Rex about her plans to investigate her mother.

Then she also said goodbye to Grandpa Patrick. Somehow, she felt sad to see them leave because they were going to separate again — tomorrow, they were returning to NY. They might not see each other again until December, on Rex's birthday.

After seeing Morrison's car leaving her house, Scarlett said goodbye to her father to return to the capital tomorrow. She can't take too long off to stay on this island because she has a lot of things to do in the office.

Scarlett also promised Jonathan that she would visit him again after the new year—she planned to spend her new year in NYC.

...

Not long after, their car left Scarlett's house.

All the way to the hotel, Scarlett couldn't hide her happiness, she was so happy with what happened tonight.

She felt a wave of emotion wash over her.  It's been a busy day for her, filled with ups and downs, from the intense emotion of remembering her mother, and the thrill of the moment her husband wanted to talk to Rex. Still, things went well — they finally reconciled.

This family dinner makes for the perfect ending for her. But amid her happiness, she also felt slightly worried because something was still bothering her.

Seeing Xander and Rex's makeup made her want to be honest with Xander too; She tried to tell him why she always put on a wig and contact lenses.

'Would Xander take it well if he knew the cause?' This was the reason why she consistently put off being honest with him.

Scarlett took a moment to silently think while closing her eyes and resting her head on his shoulder. She could feel the warmth from Xander's body as if it spread onto hers.

Shortly after, she could feel her mind clear, like the fog that had covered her mind all this time, slowly dissipating as she realized the answer to her worries — Yes! She had to tell him.

No matter what, Xander was her husband. She couldn't lie to him. For several months maybe, but not forever. At least she told him about someone wanting her life.

Soon their car arrived at the Beach Front Hotel.

After saying goodbye to Grandpa Riley, they entered their suite.

Scarlett didn't go straight to their bedroom; instead, she pulled Xander into the living room to talk.

"What happened, babe?" Xander was confused when he saw that Scarlett looked strange — since they were in the car, this girl had not said anything. He thought she was tired, but she wasn't. Her eyes still looked fresh.

"We need to talk!" She calmly said.

"Talk? Can we talk tomorrow? It's almost eleven o'clock already. We need to take a shower and sleep. I'm afraid you'll be tired…." Xander said, even though he still followed her into the living room and sat beside her.

"Xander, I can't put it off, I have to say it now, or I might never have the courage to say it!" She tried to calm her nerves so she wouldn't back down.

Scarlett's sentence suddenly made him flinch in surprise.

Xander's face turned serious when he heard her words. And seeing how serious she was now made him believe that what she wanted to say must be something that shouldn't be ignored.

pαndα`noνɐ1--сoМ He could see the nervous look in her eyes. He squeezed her hand gently, trying to relax her a little more.

"Okay, babe. Tell me what you want to say." He said.

"It's about the answer you wanted to hear," Scarlett paused when she saw him slightly raised eyebrows. "You always ask why I can't go out in a wig?" she continued.

Xander's heart started beating faster at her words. Indeed, that was the biggest question on his mind at the moment. He really wanted to know the reason.

"Actually, I only started wearing wigs, and contact lenses after a year when I moved to the US..." Scarlett said, carefully crafting her sentences.

She wouldn't say anything about The Fox because she couldn't betray her guild. And as Rex said, her relationship with Xander will turn sour if Xander discovers she is one of a few core members of The Fox.

"Why would I constantly wear those? It's solely for the safety of my life..." Xander's brows furrowed even more, but Scarlett didn't bother to stop her words.

She continued. "...In the past, I met a maniac who wanted my life. And until now, that person is still hunting me. I can't show my true appearance because that person knows my face, hair color, and eyes. So, that's the reason why I wear this wig."

She stopped her words as she saw Xander's face turn red like all his blood was now rushing down his face.

It was clear that he was fuming.

Scarlett didn't say anything but waited for him to say something, but a few minutes passed, and Xander didn't say anything. He just sat quietly with a look that she couldn't describe in words.

That worried her, and she couldn't help asking, "X-Xander, please say something! Did you hear what I said?"