Chapter 20

Just then, the wail of police sirens pierced the air outside.

Evangeline laughed, standing amid the glow of neon lights that cut through the night.

A fleeting look of loneliness crossed her face only when Walter had taken Julia away, leaving her fate to the cops. When she made her way to the station, however, she showed no fear.

She looked tranquil, her eyes calm and kind as she faced Ruby, the woman across from her.

"Pretty brave of you, calling the cops on me."

"Ha! I'm not the only one who wants you locked up; Mr. Walter Gordon does too. You think you can hurt Julia and get away with it? A nobody from the sticks trying to outshine Julia? You lay a finger on her, and Mr. Walter Gordon will make sure you won't know what hit you."

"Alright, then. Remember what you said. Just don't end up regretting them."

That was when the police showed up.

"Nobody's leaving. Everyone here, you're all coming back to the station with me."

Evangeline did not resist. She simply smiled at the offi