Chapter 238

Lauren didn't say another word—she just headed straight upstairs.

Rosita watched her go, taking in the exaggerated sway of Lauren's hips with open contempt.

Who's the latest sugar daddy she's trying to reel in now?

With a cold snort, Rosita turned and left the villa. "Zack, bring the car around. We're going to the station."

...

Upstairs in her room, Lauren opened her contacts and hit redial.

The call was picked up almost immediately. "Mrs. Lockwood."

"Mr. Prescott, sorry—I'd just put my phone in my purse and didn't see your call.”

"No trouble," Gavin replied, his voice calm and low. "The table's reserved. Should

I send a driver for you, or...?"

"Just text me the suite number. I'll get there myself."

"Of course."

He hung up, and a moment later, Gavin sent the address through.

Lauren read the message, a sly smile curling at her lips. She turned and disappeared into her walk-in closet.

Police Station.

Rosita had requested to see her brother as family.

Quentin sat across from each other at

with tears. "What's going

at her, his brown eyes reflecting the fragile innocence on her face.

back sobs. "Everyone's saying you're the one who hurt Dr. Joyner, but I don't believe it. You could

Quentin didn't answer.

"Quentin, no matter what anyone else says, you'll always be the one I trust most in this world. Even if everyone turns against you, I'll always be

he swallowed, pain flickering in his gaze. “Rosita, you shouldn't care so much about

"You saved me

at her,

of Mom. He says when he grows up, he

her eyes on him, her tone barely above a whisper. "Irwin will grow up strong, Stewart will take care of us, and you don't have

Quentin's expression flickered.

ask, as if he'd guessed something but wasn't

you saved? She's all grown up now. She's happy. Before long, she'll be Stewart's bride, and she'll

moment, Quentin forgot to breathe, his pupils trembling. "Am

the eye, her tone unwavering.

ragged. His hands, clasped together on

head, as if coming to a decision,

you in this life was enough for me." He looked up again,

satisfaction in

that. Just cooperate with the investigation, okay? The

know you'll be cleared

gentle

a

in, firm but polite. "Ms.

come

waved.

him a bright, reassuring smile. "I will,

...

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