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Xander's expression turned serious as he pulled her closer, wrapping his arms around her in a protective embrace.

"Nothing will happen to you, to us..." he said firmly. "Whatever happens, we'll face it together. And nothing will ever come between us."

Scarlett's lips parted, but no words escaped from her lips. Xander's words had touched her deeply, and she felt a sense of comfort and security wash over her. With Xander by her side, she feels she can conquer anything in the future. Scarlett knows her enemies are many and formidable. But she believes that his unwavering support and love are enough to give her the strength to face every challenge that lies ahead.

Later,

Scarlett's mind was lost in her thoughts as they hugged each other on the bed. But Xander's words bring her back to reality.

"Do you want to go to the hospital for a checkup?" he asked, his tone serious.

Startled, Scarlett raised her head to look into Xander's earnest eyes. She shook her head quickly as a frown creased her forehead. "No, Xander, I'm not pregnant," she reassured him. "I had my period just a week ago. There's no way I could be pregnant."

Even though she didn't know much about pregnancy, Scarlett was confident in her basic knowledge. She was sure that she was not carrying a child at this point. Her recent tiredness may have been a side effect of her tireless search for her mother's identity. It had taken up so much of her mind that she had grown exhausted.

"Babe, are you sure?" Xander is still worried about her condition. "I don't want you to get sick..."

"Yeah, I'm sure. Don't worry too much. I'm just a little tired, and maybe because it's getting colder outside, I'm getting sleepy more often. I want to spend my time in a warm room with you."

"My pretty wife, is this an invitation for us to make love?" Xander's facial expression instantly changed from worry, slowly turning into happiness and lust radiating from his eyes.

Scarlett was stunned. How could she wake up these beasts when they were at his parents' house? Immediately she buried her head in his chest and spoke no more.

"Why are you avoiding me?"

She could hear his voice above her head, but she didn't answer and moved. She was only pretending to be asleep.

Xander spread his arms and hugged her tightly, saying, "Babe, sleep! I was teasing you. That's it. I don't want more." He said unconvincingly.

After a while, Xander no longer felt Scarlett moving in his arms. He slowly closed his eyes. But he could feel Scarlett's movement when he was just about to sleep.

He opened his eyes, and his gaze met Scarlett's worried one. His brow furrowed. He asked, "Baby? Are you still worried about that person who's chasing you?"

"I'm not worried about that person, but there's something I need to talk to you about,"

Xander's heartfelt tense. There was obvious worry in his eyes. "What's wrong? Baby, are you all right?"

Scarlett took a deep breath before speaking. "I found a new lead about my mother," she said. "I think I might have discovered her real name and family."

"Really? That's amazing, Babe! Tell me everything." Xander was both surprised and happy because she often looked gloomy the last few days. And this was after his wife returned from North City.

Seeing her like that, Xander didn't sit idly by, he tried to use his resources to find Scarlett's mother, but they had a hard time finding her because they didn't know where to start -- they didn't have her real name. However, hearing Scarlett say she found the clue about her mother gave him some light to search for.

Scarlett started to talk about what Martha Bell said. A few moments later...

"Xander, I want to find my mother's family. Not because I want to know them, but I just want to know why my mother left her family..." Scarlett said.

Ever since Scarlett discovered that she was not Jonathan Piers' biological child, her mind had been filled with endless questions. She needs to know the truth about her mother's past and why her mother abandoned her family, fleeing to a small island in another country.

"I can't stop thinking about why my mother left her family," Scarlett said, her voice heavy with emotion. "I need to know what really happened in the past."

He listened to her with a sympathetic expression, knowing how important this was to her. "It's okay, Babe. We'll find out the truth together," he reassured her.

Scarlett's eyes flickered with a glimmer of anticipation at his words. "Do you really think we can?" she asked. Worried that her search will fail again as she finds in the North District that Mikayla Davies is not her mother's real name. She was afraid she would find another disappointment.

Xander nodded confidently. "Yes, we can. And we will. We'll start by digging deeper into your mother's past and why she left her family. There must be something that led her to make that decision..."

Scarlett took a deep breath, feeling relieved she wasn't alone in this search for answers. Xander and Rex will help her. "Thank you, Xander!" Her voice's volume was so low it sounded like a whisper.

Xander smiled warmly at her. "Babe... You don't have to worry about that. I'm here for you, no matter what. By the way, what is your mother's name?"

"If she really was my mother, her name would probably be Rosalie Withers." She was distraught that the woman was not her mother.

As soon as Xander heard the name of the possible mother of Scarlett, his mind started racing with worry. The Withers family was notorious; if Rosalie really came from that family, his wife could be in danger.

Xander's brow furrowed in concern as he tried to hide his apprehension. "The Withers family from X Country?" he repeated, trying to sound calm.

Scarlett nodded, not noticing the sudden tension in Xander's voice. "Yes, that's the name that Aunty Martha mentioned. Do you know them?"

Xander hesitated for a moment before replying. "Yes, I've heard of them. They're not the kind of people you want to mess with."

Scarlett's face turned tense, sensing the gravity of Xander's words. "What do you mean?"

Xander took a deep breath before explaining. "The Withers family is known for being ruthless and powerful. They control the underworld in X Country, including the law and politics. They're not afraid to use violence to get what they want..."

Scarlett's eyes widened with shock as she tried to process the information.

Now Scarlett's mind began to try to solve the puzzle that had been bothering her lately. If what Xander says is true, then her mother might be running away from her own family. And she ended up on island B to hide. But why? Why was she hiding? And who or what was she hiding from?

The more she thought, the more her head hurt. All of this made her even more curious.

Xander placed a reassuring hand on Scarlett's shoulder before saying, "Baby, we'll have to be careful. We need to find out everything we can about your mother and her past without drawing any attention to ourselves."

He continued, "...But you don't need to worry. I won't let anything happen to you. Besides, we're not sure if Rosalie is really from the Withers family I said earlier."

Scarlett nodded, grateful for Xander's support. She knew this journey would not be easy, but with Xander by her side, she felt more confident than ever.

She didn't say anything more. She closed her eyes, trying to rest her mind and body.

Not long after Scarlett fell into a deep sleep in Xander's arms, Xander slowly put her head on the pillow and got out of bed.

Xander's mind is filled with worry. His footsteps echoed as he walked through the empty hallway and into his dimly lit study, where he sat heavily in his chair.

He stared out the window for a long time, watching the stars twinkle in the night sky before finally dialing the number.

Alistar picked up on the other end, his voice gruff and professional. "Boss," he said, surprised by Xander's call. "What can I do for you?"

Xander took a deep breath, then spoke quickly and quietly. "Alistar, I need you to do something important for me. I need you to gather all information about the Withers family. Specifically anything about their daughter and if her name was indeed Rosalie Withers. I need every piece of information about her from birth until most recently. Please make sure that no stone is unturned."

Alistar was taken aback by Xander's request. "The Withers family from Country X? Are you sure you want me to do this, Boss?"

Xander's expression darkened. "I need to know the truth, Alistar. If Rosalie Withers gets involved in something dangerous, it could cause problems for my wife. Please, I'm counting on you."

Alistar paused for a moment before responding. "Understood, Boss. I'll get right on it. But you must know something, Boss. The Withers family is not to be trifled with. Even by a man of your stature."

Xander hangs up, his mind racing with worry. He knew the risk of digging and gathering information about the Withers family.

He needed to know everything about the past and present of Rosalie Withers to protect Scarlett. He wished his suspicions and prejudices were wrong. Still, as a man who favors preparedness over luck, Xander is starting to anticipate if the truth is dangerous and devastating.