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

eyes filled with tears. "What's going on? How did

the fragile innocence on her face. "Rosita, you shouldn't have come

you're the one who hurt Dr. Joyner, but I don't believe it. You could never do something

Quentin didn't answer.

him desperately, 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 be on

Adam's apple bobbed as he swallowed, pain flickering in

saved

her, frozen

of Mom. He says when he grows up, he wants to

tone barely above a whisper. "Irwin will grow up strong, Stewart will take

Quentin's expression flickered.

started to ask, as if

girl you saved? She's all grown up

his pupils trembling. "Am I really that

looked him straight in the eye, her tone

ragged. His hands, clasped together on the table, tightened so hard his

if coming to a decision, and let

meeting you in this life was enough for me." He looked

flicker of satisfaction in

cooperate with

out, and I know you'll

managed a gentle smile. "Go home,

a

stepped in, firm but polite. "Ms.

stood up. "I'll come see you

just waved.

reassuring smile. "I will,

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