"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. "Make

stepped forward to comfort

"Let your father come with me. It might be the last time I get to spend alone with him." Stella

Barbara, and they made their way to the

at the lead police

followed them, signaling the other two to guard

Barbara seemed unaware, chatting as they

out something nice for

hair like the first

watched their retreating

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

felt his mother's love from Hanna, but Barbara, his godmother, often filled that void,

were genuine,

darkened as he looked toward

take

need Remington's escort. She

I can manage on

tightly. Lizetta looked

Remington held on. "Where are you planning

pursed her lips, seeing Remington's concession, she knew she had no other option, and began

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