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.

Everyone here, you're all coming back to the

smiled at the officers and said, "Sure, I'll come

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

one would dare lay a finger on

drag the Foster family's darling

shoulder the blame for this one. You guys keep the party going with the boys. I'll

and Evangeline had no real choice but to comply. At that moment, Roslyn found herself worrying about the potential harm Ruby could cause en route

was her domain. She was determined to have Evangeline crying and begging for forgiveness. Before long. Evangeline and Ruby were escorted into

cell to see Evangeline. With a sneer, she taunted, "Look at you, all scared. This is where trash

still with an untreated nose, donned a mask just to revel in Evangeline's misery. Roslyn was out of her league, but Evangeline, a

just one word from me, you could

*29 BONUS

beg me now, i might just lock you up for a couple of years instead of

locked up her spurt undremmet oczing an effortless allure and presence, "It's daylight, right? You're dreaming at the

wasked by

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255