"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
stepped forward to comfort Barbara, "Mom, let me help
be the last time I
made their way to
at the lead police
officer followed them, signaling the other two to guard the
Barbara seemed unaware, chatting as
pick out something nice for
I'll do your hair like
their retreating figures, his gaze
deep affection, and the West family home had always
his godmother, often filled that void, treating him better
the years, his respect and affection for Barbara were genuine, yet he never imagined she
darkened as he looked toward the
tired. Should I take you home?"
but didn't need Remington's escort. She shook
I can manage on my
was still holding her hand tightly. Lizetta looked down, signaling him to let
"Where are you
her lips, seeing Remington's concession, she knew she had no other option, and began
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