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.

she and Quentin sat across from each other at

The moment Rosita spoke, her eyes filled with tears.

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

saying you're the one who hurt Dr. Joyner, but I don't believe it. You could never do something

Quentin didn't answer.

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 on

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

"You saved

her, frozen

are, how you took care of Mom. He says when

grow up

Quentin's expression flickered.

as if he'd

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,

to breathe, his pupils trembling. "Am I really

straight in the eye,

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

to a decision, and let

meeting you in this life was enough for me."

of satisfaction in

that. Just cooperate with the investigation, okay? The truth

and I know you'll be cleared

managed a gentle smile.

stay a little

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

come see you again

just waved.

"I

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