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.

room, she and Quentin sat across from each other at

spoke, her eyes filled with

at her, his brown eyes reflecting the fragile innocence on her face. "Rosita, you shouldn't

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

Quentin didn't answer.

anyone else says, you'll always be the one I trust most in

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

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

looked at her, frozen in

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

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

Quentin's expression flickered.

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

girl you saved? She's all grown up now. She's happy. Before long, she'll be Stewart's bride, and she'll have the life you

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

Rosita looked him straight in the eye, her tone unwavering. “You're my guardian

clasped together on

if coming to a decision,

life was enough for me." He

finally relaxed, a flicker of satisfaction in her eyes, though her face remained sweetly

like that. Just cooperate with the

know you'll be cleared

gentle smile. "Go home,

stay a little

in, firm but polite. "Ms.

up. "I'll come see

waved.

bright, reassuring smile. "I will, Quentin.