(Scarlett's POV)
Soon after Virginia walks out, James and Blair follow behind her.
Jasper hesitates for a second, but I chase him away not wanting any part of the chaos that follows him. The further he stays away from me and Lily, the more peaceful and calm our days will be.
Pouring myself a cup of tea, I curl up on the couch. Lily has already fallen asleep, worn out from the excitement. Snow falls past my windows, and the apartment feels peaceful for the first time in weeks.
I don't realize when I drift off.
I'm standing in front of my bedroom mirror, adjusting the Burberry scarf Jasper bought me around my face. My reflection looks younger, hopeful. I'm wearing the cream-colored dress I bought for our first Christmas together—the one that made Jasper's eyes widen when he saw me.
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