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.

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

The moment Rosita spoke, her eyes filled with tears. "What's

fragile innocence on her face. "Rosita,

you're the one who hurt Dr. Joyner, but I

Quentin didn't answer.

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 be on

flickering in his gaze. “Rosita,

voice turning gentle and soft. "You saved me

looked at her,

how you took care of Mom. He says when

grow up strong, Stewart will take care of us, and you don't have to worry

Quentin's expression flickered.

He started to ask, as if he'd guessed something

that seventeen-year-old girl you saved? She's all grown up now. She's happy. Before long,

a moment, Quentin forgot to breathe, his pupils trembling. "Am I really that

Rosita looked him straight in the eye, her tone unwavering.

breathing grew ragged. His hands, clasped together on the

as if coming to a decision, and let out a sigh that was

was enough for me." He looked up

finally relaxed, a flicker of satisfaction in her

cooperate with the investigation, okay? The

and I know you'll

gentle smile. "Go

stay a little

An officer stepped in,

"I'll come

waved. "Be

smile. "I will, Quentin.