Chapter 20

Just then, the wail of police sirens pierced the air outside.

Evangeline laughed, standing amid the glow of neon lights that cut through the night.

A fleeting look of loneliness crossed her face only when Walter had taken Julia away, leaving her fate to the cops. When she made her way to the station, however, she showed no fear.

She looked tranquil, her eyes calm and kind as she faced Ruby, the woman across from her.

"Pretty brave of you, calling the cops on me."

"Ha! I'm not the only one

who wants you locked up; Mr. Walter Gordon does too. You think you can hurt Julia and get away with it? A nobody from the sticks trying to outshine Julia? You lay a finger on her, and Mr. Walter Gordon will make sure you won't know what hit you." "Alright, then. Remember what you said. Just don't end up regretting them."

That was when the police showed up.

leaving. Everyone here, you're all coming back

at the officers and said, "Sure,

have to do this," Roslyn

they knew who Evangeline was, no one would dare lay a finger

the Foster family's darling

and playfully raised an eyebrow. "I've got to go today! I'll shoulder the blame for this one. You guys keep the party going with the boys. I'll be back before you know it!" Roslyn's heart ached for

comply. At that moment, Roslyn found herself worrying about the potential harm Ruby could cause en route to

was determined to have Evangeline crying and begging for forgiveness. Before long. Evangeline and Ruby were

With a sneer, she taunted, "Look at you, all scared. This is where trash like you belongs. Fits

of her league, but Evangeline, a simple country girl, was putty in her hands. Evangeline ignored her, which only made Ruby seethe. "You think you're tough? You

just one word from me,

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lock you up for a

oczing an effortless allure and presence, "It's daylight,

wasked by

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