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

eyes filled with tears.

stared at her, his brown eyes reflecting the fragile innocence

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.

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

bobbed as he swallowed, pain flickering in his gaze. “Rosita,

her voice turning gentle and soft. "You saved me when I was seventeen, do you remember?

at her,

wonderful uncle you are, how you took care of Mom. He says when he grows up, he wants to be

"Irwin will grow up strong, Stewart will take care of us, and you don't have to

Quentin's expression flickered.

He started to ask, as if he'd guessed something

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 wanted for

Quentin forgot to breathe, his pupils trembling. "Am

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

together on the table, tightened so

a long pause, he lowered his head, as if coming to a decision, and let out a sigh that was almost a

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

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

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

out, and I know

managed a gentle

a little

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

stood up. "I'll come see you again

just waved. "Be

him a bright, reassuring smile. "I

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