Now Carter was starting to doubt Scarlett's identity!
"Sister Scarlett, I'm hungry too! I'll join you for breakfast. Thank you...." Carter finally came back to his senses. He walked towards the dining table and sat across from Scarlett without being asked.
Then, he asked Logan — who standing at the end of the room — to order him an English breakfast.
Xander glared at Carter. He wasn't happy about this kid joining them. However, Carter completely ignored him, his eyes fixed only on Scarlett opposite him.
"Sister, you look beautiful! I never imagined that you'd been wearing a wig all this time. How did you manage to hide your beautiful hair and eyes all this time?"
Carter gulped silently after feeling the nameless flame shoot him right in the head — he knew it was his older brother, but he ignored him.
"Now, I know why my brother fell in love with you in the first place. Because no one can resist your beauty!" Carter continued his words while ignoring Xander, who was staring at him like he wanted to strangle him to death.
Scarlett could only smile at Carter's praise.
pαndα`noνɐ1--сoМ "Sis, if that narcissistic Ella Harris saw your true appearance, I'm sure she would immediately be admitted to the ER. Because she would have a heart attack, shocked at your beauty..."
"Hahahaha..." Carter's laughter echoed throughout the room. He continued again, "...how could Ella Harris have the guts to win over you with such a petty face!? Obviously, she can't beat you. Only you can shake my brother's heart. Right brother!?"
When Carter looked at Xander, he was surprised to see him smiling while sipping his coffee.
'What the heck!! This ice prince is smiling!? Did I say something to melt his cold heart!?' Carter narrowed his eyes, but only for a moment did he turn his head to look at Scarlett again.
Carter started bombarding Scarlett with many questions, but Scarlett just nodded and occasionally smiled — too exhausted to hear this man ramble on in the morning.
While Carter was busy praising Scarlett, Xander was still smiling and in a good mood hearing Carter's words.
'Indeed, my wife is beautiful!' Xander inwardly praises Scarlett.
…
"Why are you here so early, young master Carter?" Scarlett finally spoke after finishing her breakfast.
Carter, who was about to eat his food, stopped. He put down the cutlery and looked at Scarlett, "My brother asked me to come here for a meeting before you woke up. That's why before sunrise, I was here!"
Scarlett, "..."
How could she be the reason for their meeting so early in the morning? She couldn't help but feel sorry for Carter.
"...And, why are you still here? You can continue sleeping in your room, right!?" Xander's icy voice instantly made Carter flinch.
'This brat!! Looks like he's asking for a beating, huh!? He's sleeping in this hotel too, but he's talking as if he's blaming me?' Xander wished he could scold Carter but feared Scarlett would side with this stupid brat. So, he remains silent.
"Brother, I just wanted to say hello to my sister-in-law before leaving, so I stayed." He wanted to get out of this room, but when he heard Scarlett scream like she was in pain. He decided to wait, afraid that something might happen to her.
"Since you've finished eating. Now, you can go!" Xander said casually, but to Carter's ears, his words were like a death sentence.
Carter was speechless.
Even though he only ate half of his breakfast, he did not want to irritate his brother even more, so he decided to leave them alone. But before that, he could only curse Xander in his heart, then he smiled at Scarlett.
"Sister-in-law, I'm leaving now. I still have a meeting at the office..." Carter stood up from his chair and walked towards the door before he could get out, Scarlett called him.
"Yes, sis!?" He stopped and looked at Scarlett, still sitting on the dining chair.
"Carter, what you see here will never leave your lips! Can you promise me?" Scarlett asked. She didn't want Carter to talk about her appearance to anyone, including his mother or grandfather.
Carter was stunned. This was the first time he witnessed his sister-in-law talking to him this seriously. He couldn't help but nod quickly, "Yes, I promise, sister! Don't worry..."
Although confused why his sister-in-law had been hiding her appearance all this time, he still promised and never questioned why.
After Carter left, the room became silent.
There were only Scarlett and Xander in the room. As for Logan, he also withdrew after receiving orders from Xander to leave them.
Shortly after...
"Baby, sorry... I didn't know he was still here! I hope his presence here didn't get you in trouble." Xander was the first to break the silence. He was worried because he couldn't trust Carter completely.
"It's okay! I will try to trust Carter. He will not say anything..." Scarlett put her hand on Xander's arm and rested her head on his shoulder. "You know what? I also have plans to change my wig. I'm getting tired of that hair color."
Xander put his hand on her shoulder. "Baby, I hope you won't be angry if I say I don't like seeing you wearing a wig. I would rather see your natural hair. And, may I know why you insist on wearing a wig?"
Scarlett is tongue-tied. She couldn't answer Xander's question.
"Baby, don't get me wrong. Even if you keep wearing that wig, my love for you will never decrease. It's just that if I had to choose, I'd choose to see you for who you really are!" Xander continued to explain, worried that Scarlett would misunderstand his meaning.
Scarlett smiled. Of course, she knows that. In truth, she wanted to tell Xander the reason, but a bit of doubt rose in her heart.
This wasn't the right time, to be honest with him. Or his life might be in danger too. Better yet, no one knows her other identities, including Xander. Because this man was the one she wanted to protect.
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