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 from each

The moment Rosita spoke, her eyes filled with

her, his brown eyes reflecting the fragile innocence on her face.

about you." 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?

Quentin didn't answer.

anyone else says, you'll always be the one I trust most in this world. Even if everyone

in his gaze. “Rosita, you shouldn't care so much

soft. "You saved me when I was seventeen, do you remember? I owe my life

at her, frozen in

always saying what a wonderful uncle you are, how you took care of Mom. He says when he grows up, he

grow up strong, Stewart

Quentin's expression flickered.

as

who treats me the way you have." Rosita cut him off gently. "But that seventeen-year-old girl you saved? She's all grown up now. She's happy. Before long, she'll be Stewart's bride,

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

looked him straight in the eye, her

together on the table, tightened so hard

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

life was enough for me." He looked up

of satisfaction in her eyes, though her face remained sweetly

cooperate with the investigation, okay? The

out, and I know you'll be

managed a gentle

stay a little

stepped in, firm but polite.

up. "I'll come see

waved. "Be happy,

gave him a bright, reassuring smile. "I will,