"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."

put away the

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

might be the last time I get to spend alone with him." Stella burst

supported Barbara, and they made their way

at the lead police

them, signaling the other two to guard

seemed unaware, chatting as

out something nice

your hair like

retreating figures, his gaze

home had always exuded a warm atmosphere. Remington

love from Hanna, but Barbara, his godmother, often filled that void, treating him

the years, his respect and affection for Barbara were genuine, yet he never imagined she could commit such a cruel

darkened as he looked toward the

I take you home?"

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

you, but I can

Lizetta looked down, signaling

"Where are you planning to stay? Let Ray take

Remington's concession, she knew she had no other

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