All Chapters of SCARLETT THE LAST FERROMANCER : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Katherine povMy heart ached as I reflected on everything happening around me. My friends and family fail to see the effort I put in to improve our situation. I feel overwhelmed by the disastrous moments that keep me feeling broken, even when I try to find happiness, which seems to be dismissed as insignificant. I went to great lengths to sleep with Nyx because I needed money for my mom's surgery, and now that she's well, she calls me a cheap harlot for being with my best friend, despite knowing the money came from him.I collapsed onto my bed, letting my tears soak the mattress. Pain, regret, and hatred gnawed at my heart. I couldn't stop thinking about how she compared me to Marian, who is thriving in her business, while I had to lower myself to sleep with my best friend just to afford her surgery.I could no longer bear the weight of my mother's words. The pain and regret overwhelmed me, pushing me to get up from the bed. I stormed out of my room, ready to confront her."Mama, how

Elena pov "Mommy, what's wrong?" Henry asked, his voice shaking.He passed the phone to me."Hey Scarlett, there's a mark on your son's arm. I just called your friend Ana to come check it out because it's a..." I paused, her scream cutting me off."What did you tell Ana?" she demanded, my heart racing as I carefully made my way to the couch. "I mentioned the mark on your son's arm; it looks like a disease," I stammered, anxiety coursing through me."Shut up! That’s not a disease; it’s an ancient birthmark I’ve been hiding, Elena," she growled, using my name, which meant she was serious."Call that witch, Ana, and tell her it was just a prank. Don’t let her examine Henry; that’s my heritage, Elena," she muttered, her voice trailing off as I sensed she was already in tears.I sat there, stunned, the phone still pressed to my ear. Scarlett's words spun in my mind like a whirlwind."Scarlett, please calm down. What do you mean 'your heritage'?" I asked, trying to keep my voice steady."J

Scarlett povDays have passed, and I still haven't received a response. It's strange.Alright, I admitted to myself, chuckling lightly as I gazed into the mirror.After a disagreement with my inner self about not contacting my husband Markus again, I sent him a text. He's such a jerk, I muttered under my breath, looking at my swollen, red face, which bore the marks of last night's tears. I stretched my arms, the sound of my joints cracking filling the silence.You should really stretch more, maybe use some weights to realign your bones, my inner voice chimed in. I rolled my eyes, dismissing it. That can't be my inner voice; it felt more like a demon's suggestion. I wouldn't dare use weights in someone else's apartment and invite more chaos into my life.As I walked down the hallway, a voice caught my attention. It sounded eerie and unsettling, prompting me to retreat and tiptoe back to the balcony until it faded away. He talks too much. I leaned against the stair railing, enjoying the

Scarlett pov“No! No!!”Elena, picked up the phone, I shouted, my fist clenched, tension bubbling like molten lava."Scarlett, focus on your customers or you'll lose your job," my boss warned as he passed my counter, noticing my distraction. I shoved the phone into my drawer and looked up at the customer. My eyes widened in disbelief when I saw Katherine. Her face was ashen, as if she had just come from a brutal fight."Surprised to see me?""Not at all, Katherine. You thrive on creating chaos, so what trouble are you here for?" I replied, staring at her in frustration. I wasn't in the mood for her antics, and the store was too cramped for someone like her."I need to buy some groceries, Scarlett. I didn't come to stir up trouble, even if I know you had a hand in bringing Marina into Nyx's life instead of me," she whispered, her eyes blazing with anger."You’re going to help me with groceries as a way to apologize for the mess you've made between Nyx and me," she declared, slamming he

Scarlett pov“She won't come, probably still upset about what happened last time.”“Nothing really occurred; Katherine is just being unreasonable,” I said while brushing my hair with my favorite pink comb. I was still caught up in the conversation with Marina when I felt something drip from my nose.I touched my finger to my nose and gasped in surprise. A rush of adrenaline surged through me. Blood?I looked at my finger, now marked with red, my thoughts racing. How could this be happening? I hadn’t had a nosebleed since I was a child. A shiver ran down my spine as I grabbed a tissue and pressed it against my nose."Marina, I need to go," I said, trying to keep my voice steady, but it quivered.Marina's voice came through the phone, filled with worry. "What’s wrong? You sound frightened.""I...I have a nosebleed," I stuttered, feeling dizzy."Nyx, I'm coming over. Hang up and call your doctor," Marina ordered firmly.I nodded, even though she couldn’t see me, and quickly ended the cal