Shattered Illusions Love Lies and Redemption (Lizetta and Remington) novel Chapter 532

"I'm okay with meeting my end, but this has nothing to do with my daughter Stella. I love her more than anything; I couldn't bear for her to be dragged into this mess. Please, just spare Stella…"

Barbara pleaded for the last time.

However, the living room remained steeped in a prolonged silence.

Remington clenched his jaw, his deep-set eyes dark and unreadable.

He didn't respond, leaving Barbara to sway slightly, her hope extinguished.

Stella let out a stifled sob, and Barbara, in despair, lowered her head, imploring the police officer.

"Could I go change my clothes? At least let me leave my home looking decent in front of my husband and daughter."

She was wearing a simple nightgown, quite thin for the occasion.

Ordinarily, if a suspect didn't resist arrest and cooperated, the police wouldn't make a fuss over such a request.

But with Remington present, the officer handling the case didn't dare make a decision without his consent, turning to look at him.

Remington frowned slightly, and Martin, his voice cracking with age, said, "Remington, do I need to kneel before you?"

Finally, Remington told the officer, "It's your call."

The police put away the handcuffs. "Make it quick."

Stella quickly wiped away her tears and stepped forward to comfort Barbara, "Mom, let me help you."

But Barbara gently pushed her hand away. "Let your father come with me. It might be the last time I get to spend alone with him."

Stella burst into tears again.

Martin supported Barbara, and they made their way to the bedroom.

Remington glanced at the lead police officer.

The officer followed them, signaling the other two to guard the windows tightly.

Martin and Barbara seemed unaware, chatting as they went.