Cole stopped in his tracks and gave Justin a once–over, his gaze lingering long enough to make Justin squirm.

“What are you staring at?”

“If Stella was just faking those tears, are you really going to let her off the hock?

Justin arched an eyebrow, then made a zipping–his–mouth gesture.

Let it go? Not a chance! Whether her tears were real or not, as far as he was concerned, Stella had cried, which meant she was hurt. Why should he just let it

slide?

The group moved on, eating and drinking as if nothing had happened, shrugging off the earlier drama. Meanwhile, at the police station, it wasn’t until dusk that everyone finally emerged.

Almost as if on cue, Alessia’s call came through the moment they stepped outside.

Ethan Morton excused himself to Zachary and stepped into a quiet corner to take

the call.

Meanwhile, Carlson ushered the couple over to where Xander and Zachary were

waiting.

waiting for? Apologize to

firm smack on the back of the head–hard enough to sting, though Chester didn’t

to take advantage of you,” Chester muttered,

turned slightly, refusing their gesture and staying

always looking for shortcuts. I’ll make sure to set them straight when we get home. And Mr. Dawson, it’s a

coolly. “Let’s keep things simple and not drag this

better than to keep pushing responsibility off

I’ll head out, unless you need me to call you

Chapter 352

I drove here,” Ethan said, hanging up his phone and rejoining

I’ll leave

patience was worn thin. Although the hospital staff were watching over the elderly patient and things seemed stable, he still felt

in the car!” Carlson barked at the couple, his

his glare and

let out a long breath and

Lessie

Dawson got home safe. Her dorm will be locking up soon, so we’ll have to save the cake for

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