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.

all coming back

simply smiled at

Evie, you don't have to do this," Roslyn protested, shaking her

knew who Evangeline was, no one would

the Foster family's

shook her head 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 Evangeline's

moment, Roslyn found herself worrying about the potential harm Ruby could cause en route to the police station, as well as in the police station itself. Ruby rolled her eyes. "Hilarious. She thinks she'll just pop in and out, but

crying and begging for forgiveness. Before long. Evangeline and Ruby were escorted into

isolation cell to see Evangeline. With a sneer, she taunted, "Look at you, all

Evangeline's misery. Roslyn was out of her league, but Evangeline, a simple country girl, was putty in her

just one word from

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if you beg me now, i might just lock you

undremmet oczing an effortless allure and presence, "It's daylight, right? You're

by her

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