Scarlett Xavier listened to him, lying on the sofa with her eyes closed.
Julian Rhodes leaned beside her, watching her closed eyes and her long eyelashes...
He asked, "Are you happy having your husband here with you?"
This feeling was similar to coaxing a child, like asking if having candy made them happy.
Scarlett Xavier responded, "Mm."
She squinted at him, reached out to hug him, "Don't leave."
"Okay, I won't."
Scarlett Xavier, being so tired, really fell asleep shortly after.
Aunt Blackwood quickly brought over a blanket; with the air conditioning on, it was quite cold.
Julian Rhodes draped it over her, and not long after, his brother came home.
He glanced at Scarlett Xavier, anticipating she wouldn't wake up soon, got up, and said to Aunt Blackwood, "Don't disturb her, let her sleep for a bit."
Aunt Blackwood replied, "Okay."
Julian Rhodes went upstairs to talk business with his brother.
They talked for about forty minutes.
