"I'm okay with meeting my end, but this has nothing to do with my daughter Stella. I love her more than anything; I couldn't bear for her to be dragged into this mess. Please, just spare Stella..." Barbara pleaded for the last time.

However, the living room remained steeped in a prolonged silence.

Remington clenched his jaw, his deep-set eyes dark and unreadable.

He didn't respond, leaving Barbara to sway slightly, her hope extinguished.

Stella let out a stifled sob, and Barbara, in despair, lowered her head, imploring the police officer.

"Could I go change my clothes? At least let me leave my home looking decent in front of my husband and daughter."

She was wearing a simple nightgown, quite thin for the occasion.

Ordinarily, if a suspect didn't resist arrest and cooperated, the police wouldn't make a fuss over such a request.

But with Remington present, the officer handling the case didn't dare make a decision without his consent, turning to look at him.

Remington frowned slightly, and Martin, his voice cracking with age, said, "Remington, do I need to kneel before you?"

Finally, Remington told the officer, "It's your call."

police put away the

her tears and stepped forward to comfort Barbara, "Mom, let me

be the last

made their way

glanced at the lead police

them, signaling the other

Barbara seemed unaware, chatting as

out something nice for me

your hair like the first time we met,

retreating figures, his

Barbara had always shared a deep affection, and the West family home had always exuded a warm atmosphere. Remington had enjoyed spending

but Barbara, his godmother, often filled that void, treating him better than Hanna ever

were genuine, yet he never imagined she could commit such a

eyes darkened as he looked toward the

take you

was indeed tired but didn't need Remington's escort. She shook

you, but I can manage on

was still holding her hand tightly. Lizetta looked down,

on. "Where are you planning to stay?

seeing Remington's concession, she knew she had no other option, and

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