"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 handcuffs. "Make it
quickly wiped away her tears and stepped forward to comfort Barbara, "Mom, let me help
come with me. It might be the last time I get to spend alone with him." Stella burst into tears
and they made
glanced at the lead
them, signaling the other
Barbara seemed unaware, chatting as
you to pick out
do your hair like the first time we met, how
retreating figures, his gaze
had always exuded
love from Hanna, but Barbara, his godmother, often filled that void, treating him better than
his respect and affection for Barbara were genuine,
as he looked toward the
Should I take you home?" he asked
but didn't need Remington's escort. She shook her
you, but I can manage
holding her hand tightly. Lizetta looked down, signaling him to
on. "Where are you planning to stay?
she knew she had no other option, and
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