Chapter 26 Scarlett's Curiosity
Scarlett had a hunch that the woman who slept with Leonard might have been Tina, but she promptly dismissed the thought.
'It can't be Tina. She has always been indifferent towards Leonard. How could she possibly have sex with him?' Scarlett shook her head and took a seat at the dining table. Romy served her breakfast.
'There are only the three of us in the house. If it's not me or Tina, could it be Mom?' Scarlett mused, glancing up at Romy who was busy in the kitchen.
Despite the apron that draped over Romy's form, concealing much of her figure, her striking features and the pronounced cleavage were enough to kindle any man's fantasy.
'It can't be Mom. Scarlett, stop thinking about it,' Scarlett admonished herself, forcefully dispelling the notion from her mind as she shook her head decisively.
"Scarlett, don't you enjoy the meal I prepared?" Romy queried as she caught Scarlett's fluctuating facial expressions.
Scarlett recoiled from her reverie and hastily responded, "Oh, the breakfast is wonderful. I'm just preoccupied with planning a day out with friends—I haven't settled on a destination yet."
She resumed her breakfast after offering an explanation, yet the flames of curiosity still burned within her.
'Damn it. Who did Leonard have sex with? Surely he isn't entangled with other women.'
Scarlett stole a glance at Leonard as he ate his breakfast, and she shot him an irritated glare.
After breakfast, Scarlett changed her clothes, ready to meet up with her friends. However, upon opening the door, she was greeted by a strange woman.
The woman appeared equally startled upon laying eyes on Scarlett.
"Who are you? Is there something you need?" Scarlett's gaze swept over the woman, her confusion evident in her question.
"Hello, I'm Bill's sister, Annie Stephen. I've come to see Leonard," Annie introduced herself with a tinge of timidity.
"I'm Leonard's sister, Scarlett. Are you looking for Leonard for a specific reason?" Scarlett eyed Annie with a hint of wariness, her intuition quietly whispering suspicions about the connection between Annie and Leonard.
"I need to discuss some personal matters with him regarding Bill," Annie disclosed, a blush coloring her cheeks as she averted her gaze.
Scarlett saw through Annie's pretext in an instant, yet she chose not to uncover it. The timid way Annie spoke of Leonard confirmed what she had surmised.
'So it's her! She had sex with Leonard!'
With meticulous observation, Scarlett took in Annie's features: long chestnut hair, fair skin, a grey T-shirt failing to hide full-bodied curves, and shorts so brief they bared the smooth, straight length of her legs.
Scarlett's viewpoint didn't afford her a glimpse of Annie's backside, but the well-toned thighs and sneakers she wore spoke volumes of a girl with a passion for sports.
"Wait here. I'll go get Leonard," Scarlett said, turning on her heel to leave.
Her countenance betrayed none of the satisfaction one might feel at quenching curiosity; instead, it was overshadowed by unmistakable gloom.
"Leonard, there's a pretty girl outside asking for you," Scarlett called out upstairs.
Leonard hastened down the stairs. "Who's that?"
"Bill's sister, Annie." Scarlett gestured towards the door with evident impatience.
A look of elation crossed Leonard's face as he sprinted towards the door.
'He lights up at just the mention of her name.' Scarlett narrowed her eyes at Leonard's animated retreat.
"Scarlett, who's come to see Leonard?" Romy popped her head out of the kitchen, her voice laced with curiosity.
Scarlett scratched her head in annoyance. "Mom, please, no questions. Anyway, I'll take good care of him. I'm off."
With haste, she left the house, her footsteps echoing loudly, a clear indicator of her inner turmoil.
Meanwhile, Leonard had already met with Annie. They strolled down the street, their faces etched with joy.
Annie suddenly took out a phone and handed it to Leonard. "Leonard, Bill mentioned that he had accidentally damaged your phone. I used this before. Take it for the time being. It has my number saved. Feel free to call me anytime."
"Thank you, Annie," Leonard beamed as he took the phone.
Annie gestured toward a direction and exclaimed, "Allow me to guide you somewhere fascinating."
Intrigued, Leonard trailed Annie to the location she hinted at—an abandoned factory.
"Annie, why did you bring me here?" Leonard inquired, his voice tinged with confusion.
Annie bit her lip, a blush blossoming across her cheeks. She took Leonard's hand in hers, whispering, "Leonard, do you wanna kiss me?"
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