Chapter 364

Lucy cried for a long time, her tears eventually giving way to anger. "I get it now! It's all because of Charlotte! She's pregnant, and Mom's only protecting her! Fine, all of you—you've all abandoned me! None of you are coming to save me!"

She ended the call in frustration, knowing full well that James had refused to help her since the last incident. Begging him was pointless; she'd have to come up with a plan on her own.

Hours passed, and as evening fell, she was summoned by the police to the visitation room. To her surprise, the person waiting for her was none other than Charlotte.

"Charlotte?" Lucy called out, startled at first, but her expression quickly darkened. "Why are you here? Did you come just to gloat?”

"Lucy, don't make it sound so harsh. I came to check on you because I care." Charlotte's smile was faint, almost mocking.

for the officers present, Lucy would have lunged at

borrowed my car, but when James questioned you, you denied everything. I trusted you, never thought I'd have to guard

by a cold, calculating gaze. She leaned closer and whispered, "Lucy, I only stated the truth. You're the one who wanted to harm

shot back. "Where's

forgotten about you. She asked me to tell you that James and Grandfather are furious and have agreed not to get involved. Mom thinks you should stay put for now, avoid causing any more trouble, and let the storm blow over. Once things settle, she'll talk to James

said that?" Lucy stood abruptly, disbelief etched

blade. "Of course. And let's be clear: if you hadn't tried to pin

you've

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