Scarlett Xavier followed Vivian Bell's gaze and looked over. A tall young male doctor was standing there, wearing a hospital white coat with a work ID and stethoscope hanging on him.
His eyebrows were well-shaped, and his eyes were deep, though he seemed a bit impatient with the person in front of him, frowning slightly.
She didn't pay much attention to him; there were many handsome people, but they had nothing to do with her.
What truly caught her attention was the middle-aged man talking to him.
Isn't that Old Du?
Why is he here?
Seeing Scarlett so focused, Vivian teased her, "What's up, interested? Want to add him on WeChat?"
Scarlett said, "Let's go eat! Are you hungry? What do you feel like eating?"
They had already missed the mealtime because of Winston Shaw's situation, which delayed them until now.
Although she had obtained the certificate, Scarlett wasn't too keen on seeing anyone from the Griffin Family. Seeing Old Du, she didn't intend to go over and greet him.
However, just as they were about to leave, Old Du noticed her, "Madam."
"..." It seems that what's meant to come, you can never avoid!
Old Du saw Scarlett and still wore that motherly smile, "What brings you to the hospital? What a coincidence!"
Scarlett replied indifferently, "Just something to deal with."
While answering, she could feel Vivian's peculiar gaze sizing her up.
Aw, seriously!
"If I had known you were coming to the hospital, we would have come together." Old Du laughed, "Oh, Mr. Rhodes is here too! You guys can say hello."
Mr. Rhodes?
Scarlett instinctively glanced at the young male doctor next to Old Du.
Is this her... husband?
She originally thought meeting him might take a few days, never expecting it to be so sudden.
Scarlett, who had just brushed him off as a passerby, now took a closer look and found he was also assessing her, though those previously attractive eyes were filled with scrutiny.
Upon Old Du's mention, Julian Rhodes also appraised Scarlett, so it was her!
Earlier when she rushed over and scolded the mistress, he was present too.
That action was certainly memorable for everyone who witnessed it.
However, regarding her behavior, he could only think of one word: reckless.
Old Du, to one side, said to Julian Rhodes, "Third Master, since you've bumped into Madam, have you eaten? Do you want to eat together?"
Having completed the paperwork, Old Du now anticipated the two of them bonding.
Julian Rhodes glanced at Scarlett, turned his cold gaze away, and said, "No time."
Seeing him like this, Old Du knew he wasn't too pleased about the marriage, quickly adding, "Third Master, don't be like that. You know it's the Old Master's wish."
Julian Rhodes said dismissively, "Since it's you who brought her home, it should be your responsibility."
"What kind of talk is that?" Old Du was speechless, "Your grandfather did it for your good!"
"I have things to do in the afternoon." Julian Rhodes said no more and walked away.
Watching his retreating figure, Old Du sighed helplessly.
Smoothing things over with Scarlett was hard, and now it was Julian who dropped the ball.
Old Du coughed, afraid Scarlett would be upset, and hastily said, "Mr. Rhodes is just like that, a bit shy with strangers. Don't take it to heart, Madam."
"Shy?" She was full of doubt, "Are you sure he just doesn't want to deal with me?"
She had no real opinion about Julian Rhodes' reaction. One might even say she expected it.
After all, even for something like obtaining the certificate, Old Du had to do it on his behalf, showing how reluctant he was about the marriage.
Scarlett's directness made Old Du sweat, "No, it'll get better over time."
Seeing he wanted to explain, Scarlett calmly said, "It's fine, I don't mind. We'll be off now."
Not having to eat with him was a relief!
Avoiding having to think about how to handle him.