Laurel did not show the same fear that Wallace and Cormac had now that her life might be nearing its end. On the contrary, she was extremely calm.

Cormac and Wallace had always assumed an all-powerful mannerism when they were in the presence of weaklings yet they were cowards in the presence of those stronger than them.

This was the true portrayal of the way many people lived.

On the contrary, this woman was capable of stepping forward and accepting her fate calmly.

Often, just one moment could change a person’s entire life and that path would lead them to do regrettable things.

***

Laurel was taken to the Battle Warrior Department and sent to Criminal Affairs.

Adrian decided not to preside over the case and instead handed her over before he left. However, he asked for a favor on Laurel’s behalf before he left out of respect for her deceased father.

Afterward, Adrian took Samantha and Joanna to visit Chuck at the hospital. Chuck’s condition had stabilized enough and would be di