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Adeline could hear the strain in Mitchell Lloyd's voice, and her nerves instantly tightened. "What's wrong? Who's in trouble?" she asked, her voice trembling.

Mitchell's reply came quick and anxious. "It's me."

A chill ran through Adeline; an ominous premonition seized her.

After Mitchell finished explaining what had happened, Adeline couldn't help but snap, “You little... sweetheart!" Her words were sharp but laced with anxious affection.

Mitchell was too desperate to care about her scolding. "Mom, please, you have to help me. I... I don't want to go to jail."

Adeline's mind raced. She would never let Mitchell end up behind bars. If he went to prison, she'd lose every bargaining chip she had left.

"I know what to do. Don't move, just stay where you are and wait for the police to find you," she instructed, her tone urgent.

If Mitchell ran, it would look like he was trying to flee from his crime.

She hung up, ready to rush out the door, but Mitchell's father blocked her path.

"As long as you agree to sort out the residency papers,

face. She shouted, "Are you even human? That's your

her with a smirk and that shameless air he always wore.

was convinced Adeline was cornered now, certain she'd

negotiate, Adeline stormed

his mouth curling into a smug smile. He was sure Adeline would be

followed Lyman Etheridge out

she broke away from Lyman's hand and sprinted

her voice trembling with relief. In

had weighed on

into her grandmother's arms, hugging her tight, just like she used to

and warm. "There,

tears threatening to spill over. Her face was swollen from holding back the emotion,

since losing her mother she'd learned one harsh lesson tears win no sympathy. They only show weakness, making you

grandmother, it felt like she'd gotten back something precious she thought she'd lost forever. She clung to