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.

visitation room, she and Quentin sat across from each

Rosita spoke, her eyes filled with tears. "What's going on?

her, his brown eyes reflecting the fragile innocence on

the one who hurt Dr. Joyner,

Quentin didn't answer.

him desperately, her tears spilling over. "Quentin, no matter what anyone else says, you'll always be the one I trust most in

pain flickering in his

"You saved me when

her, frozen

He says when he grows up, he wants to be just like you and protect

on him, her tone barely above a whisper. "Irwin will grow up strong, Stewart

Quentin's expression flickered.

ask, as if he'd guessed something

seventeen-year-old girl you saved? She's all grown up now.

breathe, his pupils trembling.

him straight in the eye, her

grew ragged. His hands, clasped together on the table, tightened so hard his

he lowered his head, as if coming to a decision, and let out a

in this life was enough for me." He looked

relaxed, a flicker of satisfaction in her eyes, though her face

talk like that. Just cooperate with the investigation, okay?

I know

a gentle smile. "Go home,

a little

officer stepped in, firm but polite. "Ms. Lockwood,

come see you again

just waved. "Be

smile. "I will, Quentin. I promise

...

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