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Chapter 268 How Did They All Get Here?

I never saw this coming. How could two people who were worlds apart be married to each

other?

Officer Jackson looked like he wanted to add something, but I cut in, “Officer Jackson, It

sounds itke this is not the first time she’s pulled something like this. Maybe it’s just how

she does things, but I have got to say, it’s not right. She’s crossed the line, and it is

against the law. Suspects are people, not animals. I don’t know how she has managed to

slide by until now, but she really ought to start treating suspects like human beings. If she

doesn’t, it is bound to catch up with her one day.”

I was not planning on making a big deal out of this. It was just a few missed meals and

some cold nights. I had been through tougher times than this, like the time five years ago.

I just could not resist giving Officer Jackson a gentle nudge. He listened intently and

nodded quickly, assuring me with a look, “Absolutely, I will have a word with her in private.

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Once you are out and feeling better, we will treat you to dinner just to say sorry.”

I had every intention of saying no, but I bit my tongue. It was the thought that counted,

right? It was the next morning when I found out I could finally leave. I had been cooped up

for nearly half a month. Stepping into the lobby of the police station, I was hit with a wave

of deja vu, as if the frantic night Idris and I arrived was just yesterday.

“Ms. Scott, we have wrapped up Noah’s case. Thanks for being so cooperative with our

investigation,” Officer Jackson whispered as we walked out.

I faced him and let out a small chuckle, “Officer Jackson, you have thanked me a million

times already. I have told you, without you guys, I would probably be branded a killer for

life.”

He gave me a knowing smile and dropped the subject, glancing outside before offering, “Is

someone coming to get you? I can have someone drive you home.” I looked up at the

clear blue sky, the fluffy white clouds. Lake City was showing off its best weather today,

the sun beaming down. Having missed the fresh air so much, I took a long, greedy breath

and said, ” No need. I’ll just grab a cab…” My voice trailed off. Right there, outside the

police station, was a man that made my heart stop.

“Mr. Young,” Officer Jackson was the first to break the silence, flashing a smile at Idris who

was standing a short distance away. “You’re here for Ms. Scott, right?”

Idris gave a small nod, his gaze finding mine.

It felt like ages since we had last seen each other, yet somehow as if it was just yesterday.

I could not help but wonder how he had been these past few days. He seemed to carry a

hint of tiredness that was hidden from anyone who did not know where to look.

I guessed the Young Corporation must have been going through some rough patches, or

maybe he had been running around because of me. At that thought, I mentally rolled my

eyes at myself. I was always making myself out to be more important than I was.

He stood before me, his tall figure casting a shadow, and asked, “Hungry? Let’s grab a

bite.”

I was caught off guard for a second by his question. I realized he always asked whether I

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was hungry or cold. Even when he had business to discuss, he would make sure I had a

full stomach first.

I had not thought much of it before, but now it seemed pretty great. As long as you were

not hungry, everything else seemed to fall into place.

His question made my stomach growl in agreement. Renata had cut me off from food for a

few days. Although Officer Jackson had tried to compensate, I was definitely feeling

peckish. “Yeah, a bit!” I admitted, my mind suddenly racing through a list of cravings.

“How about we head to Winter’s Hearth Bistro? They’ve got tons of tasty stuff,” chimed in

Charlie, who had just arrived. He was cradling a big bouquet of fresh flowers. With a

charming smile, he handed me the flowers and said, “The florist told me every girl loves

bubble roses.” I stared at the flowers he was offering, a bit dazed. When did he show up?

“If you don’t take it, it’s going to be super awkward for me, and we might just end up

being the next big headline.” Charlie leaned in, his voice a low whisper.

I was clueless about what he was hinting at until I noticed a bunch of people had gathered

outside the police station. They were not crowding the entrance like before but kept their

distance, cameras in hand.