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 to the

not resist. She simply smiled at the officers and said, "Sure, I'll

have to do this," Roslyn

knew who Evangeline was, no one would dare lay a

they could drag the Foster family's

playfully raised an eyebrow. "I've got to go today! I'll shoulder the blame for this one. You guys keep the party going

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

have Evangeline crying and begging for forgiveness. Before

With a sneer, she taunted, "Look at you, all

just to revel in Evangeline's misery. Roslyn was out 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?

nafs this joint with just one word from me,

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just lock you up for a couple of years

allure and presence, "It's daylight, right? You're dreaming at the wrong time,

wasked by her

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