Regretting the wife 237

Regretting the wife 237

News of Quentin being taken away by detectives spread like wildfire through Northborough’s upper crust

Lauren was in the middle of afternoon tea with the other ladies when Mrs. Quinlan suddenly let out a gasp

Lauren, isn’t this your eldest son?she exclaimed, turning her phone toward her

Lauren snatched the phone, her heart pounding. On the screen was a photo of Quentin being escorted away by two detectives. He had draped his coat over his hands, but anyone with half a brain could guess what was hidden underneathhandcuffs

Thisthis can’t be!Lauren stared at Mrs. Quinlan in disbelief. Where did you get this?” 

From the ladiesgroup chat, of course!Mrs. Quinlan replied, retracting her phone with almost gleeful certainty. The photo’s the real deal. Lauren, you’d better hurry home and check on things. Quentin’s holding the whole Lockwood family together right nowif he’s really in trouble, your family is going to be in a world of pain!” 

Lauren’s face paled. She grabbed her purse and rushed out without another word

The other women watched her go, their eyes sharp with disdain

Mrs. Prescott sniffed. Saul only has Quentin, and now Saul’s an invalid. If Quentin ends up behind bars, that’ll be the end of the Lockwood family.” 

Helga gave Mrs. Prescott a sidelong glance, her tone loaded with meaning. Not so fast. If the Lockwoods fall, that might not be such a good thing for you, either.” 

Helga’s right,” Mrs. Quinlan chimed in. That Mrs. Lockwood is a piece of work. Word is, before she married into the Lockwoods, she was tangled up with the last heir of the Kensingtons. He died, and she waltzed right into the Lockwoodsarms.” 

Mrs. Prescott wrinkled her nose. Some women are just born schemers, always using men to climb up. Seems like every man she’s ever gotten close to has met a bad end.” 

Helga sipped her tea, smirking. Men only behave themselves when they’re six feet under, ladies. So, a word to the wisekeep your wits about you.” 

That afternoon, Mrs. Prescott returned home to find her youngest son, Jason, jangling his car keys as he prepared to head out

Of her three sons, this one was the hardest to keep in line

Dinner’s almost readywhere are you going?she demanded, stepping in his way

Out on a date,” Jason replied, whistling as he grinned, all carefree swagger. Don’t wait up for me.” 

Hold on!Mrs. Prescott tugged his sleeve. Did you hear about Lockwood’s eldest?” 

Yeah, just heard,” Jason said, eyeing her curiously. How do you know already?” 

Everyone’s talking about it!Mrs. Prescott sighed, frowning. Aren’t you close with Clarke’s youngest? Have you asked him what’s going on?” 

Ethan’s been abroad these last few days,” Jason replied, giving her a look. Mom, what’s gotten into you? Why do you suddenly care about Quentin Lockwood? We don’t even do business with the Lockwoods.” 

I’m just asking. The Lockwoods are hanging by a thread with Quentin holding things together. If something happens to him, that’s it for them.” 

Jason rolled his eyes. Good riddance! They’ve always treated Rosita like dirtif the Lockwoods go under, it’s nothing but karma.” 

19:36 

Chapter 237 

Honestly, Jason! You’re almost thirtywhen are you going to grow up?” 

I’ll be late for my date if I keep standing here. My girlfriend’s going to kill me!” 

With a cheeky wink, Jason dashed out the door, keys in hand

Mrs. Prescott watched her youngest son’s retreating figure and shook her head with a sigh

As she turned to head inside, she caught sight of her husband, Gavin Prescott, coming down the stairs. He was immaculately dressed, his hair slicked back and a faint trace of cologne in the air

Gavin saw her and smiled gently. You’re back? I’ve got a business dinner tonight, so I won’t be home for supper.” 

She barely blinkedbusiness dinners were routine. Just don’t drink too much. Try to come home early.” 

I know,Gavin said, patting her shoulder with his usual tenderness as he passed. It might run late, though. Don’t wait up.” 

Mrs. Prescott smiled sweetly. I know, go on.” 

Gavin gave her a warm smile and headed out

Watching him leave, Mrs. Prescott murmured to herself with a chuckle, Cologne, tonight? What’s gotten into him” 

After all these years, she knew her husband took pride in his appearance, so she didn’t think much of it

Lunar Heights Estate

Rosita had just gotten wind of Quentin’s arrest

She hadn’t expected that a single Stella could set both the Clarkes and the Wentworths in motion

She’d planned for everythingexcept this: Cedric Clarke had fallen for Stella

The moment Rosita heard that Cedric was willing to move heaven and earth to find Stella, she knew she’d misplayed her hand

But it was too late for regrets now

For three days, she’d been watching from the shadows. The search had turned up nothingrelentless rain had even triggered a landslide on the mountain. With no cameras in the area and the police coming up empty after days of searching, Rosita figured Stella was as good as gone

So when news came that Quentin had been taken away, Rosita immediately suspected Stewart’s involvement

She still didn’t have a full grasp of just how deep Stewart’s connections ran. But with Stewart making his move, it was clear: this would all come to a head soon

She had to put an end to this before things spiraled completely out of control

Lauren burst through the door, nearly colliding with Rosita, who was just about to leave

Rosita,” Lauren halted, giving her a quick onceover. Where are you off to?” 

I’m going to see Quentin,Rosita replied, her face tight with worry. Are you coming?” 

I-Lauren’s phone buzzed in her purse, cutting her off. She glanced at the caller ID and her eyes lit up

I’ll skip it. I just came home to change. Helga and the girls are having a gettogether tonight.She patted Rosita’s shoulder. Check in on your brother for me, will you? I know he’s innocent!” 

Chapter 238 

Chapter 238 

Regretting the wife

Regretting the wife

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