Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

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 other at

her eyes filled with tears. "What's going on? How did this

his brown eyes reflecting the fragile innocence on her face.

hold back sobs. "Everyone's saying you're the one who hurt Dr. Joyner, but I don't believe it. You could never do something like that, right? It wasn't you, was

Quentin didn't answer.

be the one I trust most in this world. Even if everyone turns against you,

flickering in his gaze. “Rosita, you shouldn't care so much

do." She blinked, her lashes trembling, her voice turning gentle and soft. "You saved me when I was

at her, frozen in

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

up strong, Stewart will take care

Quentin's expression flickered.

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

I'll never meet anyone who treats me the way you have." Rosita cut him off gently. "But that seventeen-year-old girl you saved? She's all grown up now. She's happy. Before long, she'll be Stewart's bride, and she'll have the life you always

Quentin forgot to breathe, his pupils

Rosita looked him straight in the eye, her tone unwavering. “You're

together on the table, tightened so hard his knuckles

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

was enough for me."

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

that. Just cooperate with the investigation, okay? The

know

managed a gentle

stay a little

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

come see you again

waved.

him a bright, reassuring smile. "I will, Quentin.

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