Chapter 48: You Can Chase Me

• “You were so scary just now! I am still a weak woman…” Francis pulled her to him without her permission and put her on his knees. “Alright, alright. It’s my fault. I didn’t really mean it, Scarlett.”
• “Do we have a plan B, Uncle Francis?” Scarlett felt the tension between them was eased, and she dared to ask such a question. “Scarlett!” Francis raised his voice to turn down her bold request. “Then… are you doing this because… because you really love me?” Scarlett lowered her voice and asked very cautiously.
• “It just can’t be more obvious, you little fool!” Francis was angry at this stupid, clueless girl but couldn’t help but hold her even more tightly.