淑女的欲望

That girl had endured a life filled with tragedy—losing her mother at a young age and growing up without any knowledge of her father. Ironically, her father turned out to be none other than his own uncle, the former king of their country.

Knowing the full extent of Scarlett's struggles overwhelmed Theodor, causing his head to throb. Moreover, he couldn't ignore the lingering emotions he harbored for her, feelings that had blossomed since the day they first met.

Now, he felt a deep sense of fear, worried that Scarlett would beat him once she knew about the DNA result. 

'Gosh!! How could I harbor romantic feelings for someone who shared my blood?' He took a deep sigh silently as he followed Rex toward the car. 

"You want to ride in my car?" Rex asked Theodor before getting into his own vehicle.

"I'll ride in your car," Theodor replied. He needed to discuss something with Rex before they reached Scarlett's house.

****

At the Royal Garden. 

Scarlett busied herself reading tons of pregnancy articles as soon as they got home. Meanwhile, Xander sat beside her while busy behind his laptop. 

They spent the afternoon leisurely in the living room while waiting for lunchtime. They will have lunch with Rex and Theodor, who are heading to their residence.

As the clock ticked closer to the agreed time, a car pulled up in front of Scarlett and Xander's house. Rex Morrison stepped out of the vehicle, followed closely by Theodor. 

Rex and Theodor enter the house led by the butler. A warm smile appeared on Rex's face as he saw Scarlett waiting for them in the living room.

They share a warm embrace before congratulating her, "Congratulations, sister!" Rex said, his eyes gleaming with excitement. "I can't believe you're going to be a mother. You'll be an amazing one, I'm sure."

Scarlett blushed, touched by Rex's heartfelt congratulations. "Thank you, brother. It means a lot coming from you." She turned to Xander, who had risen from his seat, and extended his hand to Rex.

"Thank you, Rex. Your kind words mean a great deal to both of us," Xander said, shaking Rex's hand firmly. "We're thrilled about the pregnancy and looking forward to this new chapter in our lives."

Rex smiled warmly, glancing between Scarlett and Xander. "I'm glad to hear that. You two deserve all the happiness in the world. Ah, let's sit, afraid my little sister will be exhausted." 

Scarlett was speechless. She prays her brother, Rex, will not treat her like Xander treats her — he treats her like she is a fragile crystal. Gosh!

As they settled on the couch, Xander glanced between Rex and Theodor, causing a frown to appear on his face. Curiosity made him unable to help but asked, "Are you guys already familiar with each other?" He had no idea that these two men shared a connection.

Theodor's face froze at Xander's question, caught off guard by the sudden question. He attempted to speak several times, but no words managed to escape his lips, leaving him momentarily speechless.

Thankfully, Rex swiftly came to Theodor's rescue, smoothly — explaining.  I think you should take a look at

"Yes, I actually know Theodor quite well," Rex chimed in, his voice steady and composed. "Scarlett introduced us when Theodor sought a business partner in New York. We gradually became friends, and I later discovered he was also your best friend..."

Xander's frown faded into a content smile. "Ah, I see! That's good to know," he responded happily, relieved to learn about the connection between his two closest friends.

Before long, they all gathered in the dining room, where Scarlett had prepared a delightful lunch to welcome Rex. 

The inviting aroma of home cooking wafts through the air, enhancing the warm and cozy atmosphere. They took their seats around the dining table, engaging in light-hearted conversation.

As they eat their delicious meal, the three men find something in common in their shared passion for soccer. 

The room buzzed with animated discussions about the latest matches, players, and strategies. Laughter filled the air as they recounted their favorite football moments, their friendship growing stronger with every story they shared.

While the men immersed themselves in their lively soccer chat, Scarlett, seated beside Xander, listened to their warm conversation with a smile. 

Though she didn't fully understand the topic they talked about, she basked in the joyful ambiance and silently enjoyed her lunch. 

Surprisingly, Scarlett found herself able to eat without any hint of morning sickness. It was as if her appetite, which she lost every time she ate, had returned in full force. She finished her food eagerly, not realizing how much she actually ate.

Once she finished her meal, Scarlett excused herself from the table, leaving the men to their conversation. She relaxes in the living room, settles comfortably on the couch, and continues to read her pregnancy articles on her iPad.

Engrossed in her reading, Scarlett remained oblivious to Xander and the others joining her in the living room. It wasn't until Rex, sitting across from her, spoke up that she finally noticed their presence. His serious expression caught her attention.

"Scarlett, can we talk?" Rex's request was urgent, and he hastily added, "Alone!" before she could respond.

Curiosity mixed with confusion, but Scarlett nodded, agreeing to Rex's request. Maybe he has some news to share about Fox.

After getting permission from Xander, Scarlett, and Rex made their way to the library, which is located at the back of the house, offering stunning views of the beautiful Lake.

Rex hesitated to immediately inform Scarlett what he knew about the DNA test. Instead, he chose to share Seven's investigation report on the Withers family in X Country.

Scarlett listened attentively to the report, refraining from interrupting. 

Most of what Rex relayed was almost the same as what she heard from Xander. However, his last words intrigue her, especially about her uncle Noah.

Something is not right!

"Brother, you mentioned that my uncle Noah stepped back from his political activities after returning from B island?" Scarlett voiced her confusion. It was inconceivable for her to believe that her uncle would simply quit politics without any valid reason.