"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."
away the handcuffs.
forward to comfort Barbara, "Mom, let
might be the last time I get to spend alone with him."
they made their way to
glanced at the lead police
signaling the other two to guard the windows
unaware, chatting as
out something nice for me to
I'll do your hair like the first time we met,
retreating figures, his
family home had always exuded a warm atmosphere. Remington had enjoyed spending time there
never felt his mother's love from Hanna, but Barbara, his godmother, often filled that void, treating him better than Hanna
were genuine, yet he never imagined
as he looked
tired. Should I take you home?"
indeed tired but didn't need Remington's escort. She shook
can manage
holding her hand tightly. Lizetta looked
Remington held on. "Where are you planning to stay?
seeing Remington's concession, she knew she had no
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