บท 443: Birthday Surprise (2)

Scarlett, who had barely fallen asleep, awakened by the sound of the door. Her eyes widened as she saw Xander enter the room.

"Are you done with work?" Still husky from sleep, her voice caught Xander by surprise as he approached the bed.

"Yeah. I thought you were asleep, babe..." Xander's smile was warm as he settled onto the edge of the bed staring at her gently. Even in the dim light, he could see her gloomy expression. "Babe, you look a bit gloomy. Are you alright?" 

"It's nothing. I just couldn't fall asleep," Scarlett replied. She moved to sit beside Xander. 

"Baby, can you come downstairs with me?" Xander's request left Scarlett puzzled, wondering why he was asking her to go downstairs in the middle of the night.

"Why?" She asked. Feeling confused.

"Something happened to Aunt Martha, and I need your help to check her condition," he lied.