Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

Lauren didn't say another word—she just headed straight upstairs.

Rosita watched her go, taking in the exaggerated sway of Lauren's hips with open contempt.

Who's the latest sugar daddy she's trying to reel in now?

With a cold snort, Rosita turned and left the villa. "Zack, bring the car around. We're going to the station."

...

Upstairs in her room, Lauren opened her contacts and hit redial.

The call was picked up almost immediately. "Mrs. Lockwood."

"Mr. Prescott, sorry—I'd just put my phone in my purse and didn't see your call.”

"No trouble," Gavin replied, his voice calm and low. "The table's reserved. Should

I send a driver for you, or...?"

"Just text me the suite number. I'll get there myself."

"Of course."

He hung up, and a moment later, Gavin sent the address through.

Lauren read the message, a sly smile curling at her lips. She turned and disappeared into her walk-in closet.

Police Station.

Rosita had requested to see her brother as family.

visitation room, she and Quentin sat across from each other at

spoke, her eyes filled with tears. "What's going on? How did this

her, his brown eyes reflecting the fragile innocence on her

"Everyone's saying you're the one who hurt Dr. Joyner, but I don't believe it. You could never

Quentin didn't answer.

her tears spilling over. "Quentin, no matter what anyone else says, you'll always be the one I trust most in this world. Even if everyone turns against you, I'll always

he swallowed, pain flickering in his gaze. “Rosita, you shouldn't care so

gentle and soft. "You saved me when I was seventeen, do you remember? I

her, frozen in

Mom. He says when he grows up, he wants to be just like you and protect us,

eyes on him, her tone barely above a whisper. "Irwin will grow up strong, Stewart will take care of us, and you don't have to worry about us

Quentin's expression flickered.

He started to ask, as if he'd guessed something but wasn't

Rosita cut him off gently. "But that seventeen-year-old girl you saved? She's all grown

to breathe, his pupils trembling. "Am

eye, her tone

on the table, tightened

long pause, he lowered his head, as if coming to a decision, and

this life was enough for me." He

relaxed, a flicker of satisfaction in her

like that. Just cooperate with the investigation, okay? The

know you'll

a gentle smile. "Go home,

stay a

in, firm

"I'll come see you

just waved.

a bright, reassuring smile. "I will, Quentin. I promise I'll