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.

she and Quentin sat across

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

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

She sniffled, struggling to hold back sobs. "Everyone's saying you're the one who hurt Dr. Joyner, but I don't believe it. You could never do something like that, right? It wasn't you,

Quentin didn't answer.

be the one I trust most in this world. Even if everyone

swallowed, pain flickering in his gaze. “Rosita,

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

looked at her, frozen in

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

eyes on him, her tone barely above a whisper. "Irwin will grow up

Quentin's expression flickered.

mean...?" He started to ask, as

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 always

his pupils trembling.

in the eye, her tone unwavering.

together on the table, tightened so hard his knuckles

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

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

of satisfaction in her eyes, though her face remained

cooperate with

and I know you'll be

gentle smile. "Go home,

a little

stepped in, firm but

up. "I'll come see you

just waved. "Be happy,

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