It appeared Keilani had been shouting for quite a while, as her voice sounded hoarse.
The sight of Keilani ignited a fury in Bettie, reminding her of her recent ordeal. Her eyes sparkled with rage. She couldnt contain it any longer.
Bettie leaped up, stormed toward Keilani, delivered two sharp slaps, and said, You monster! May you rot in hell Her outburst echoed through the hall.
It took the two policemen a brief moment to respond before they managed to pull Bettie back. Please, Miss Ramirez, keep your cool!
Keilani snapped out of her daze, glaring at Bettie with fury. Being restrained by the police, she could do nothing but stand there, seething. She stamped her feet and yelled, Bettie! I swear, youll pay for this! Just you wait!
The commotion drew the attention of the on-duty policemen.
Sir, youve heard her threats. If I ever meet an untimely end, shes the one behind it! Bettie declared.
Keilani, restrained by the police, was unable to retaliate against Bettie.
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The police quickly escorted Keilani further inside.
Throughout the way, Keilani resisted and continued to voice her protests loudly, Release me! Cant you see she attacked me first? This is so unfair! I need to inform my uncle! Lance, are you just going to stand there and watch me suffer? Wont you intervene?
You brought this on yourself! Forget about your uncle. Cant you grasp his lack of concern for you? Fool! Youre such a fool!
Bettie was itching to add more, but Lance pulled her back, gently urging, No need to waste your breath on her.
As Keilani was being led past Sabrina, she glared fiercely and screamed, Sabrina, you bitch! This is all because of you! Let me go. I demand to speak with your chief!
Keilani blamed Sabrina for her situation, suggesting if not for Sabrina, Lance wouldnt have put her in jail.
Sabrina was dumbfounded. Was Keilani out of her mind? What was she thinking?
Alice, on the other hand, chose to remain silent, bowing her head, wishing to go unnoticed.
The two policemen, eager to avoid further commotion, hastened Keilani into the interrogation room. Once the door shut, Keilanis voice was no longer audible.
Near the entrance of an office, Rita, having witnessed the scene, was filled with curiosity. She pulled out some documents and casually asked a nearby policeman, What was all that commotion about?
The policeman, preferring to remain noncommittal, simply said, Im not sure.
Rita offered a knowing smile but kept her thoughts to herself. She quietly instructed her assistant, Find out what just happened..
After making her point, Rita glanced over and spotted Sabrina a short distance away.
Why cant I have it out with her? Bettie turned to Lance with a questioning look and a playful smirk.
Would you retaliate against a dog if it bit you?
Bettie found herself at a loss for words. She eyed Lance with a mix of suspicion and curiosity, saying, She seemed to be seeking your assistance just now, Lance.
Yes. Is there a problem?
Nothing specific. Its just that her plea seemed a bit odd to me.
Bettie frowned. It appeared as though Lance was expected to intervene.
Sabrina made her way over to Bettie and Lance. She briefly hesitated upon seeing Rita and then approached Bettie as if nothing had happened, saying, Keilani is out of her mind. She lashes out at everyone she encounters. Bettie, you were quite the sight just now!
ALL I know is that Keilani pushed me too far! Bettie let out a huff. Had the police not intervened, she might have landed a few more slaps on Keilani.
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Thanks a lot for today. Lance gave Sabrina a nod, acknowledging her support.
Bettie is my friend. Naturally, Ill step in to help, Sabrina said with a smile. They might keep her for questioning until late. Bettie, we should head back.
Sounds good. Bettie turned around, ready to leave. It was getting late. She planned to buy a new phone and get a new SIM card the next day.
Just as Bettie and Sabrina were about to leave, they heard Lance greet someone, Hello, Rita.
At that, Sabrina looked back and noticed Rita had approached without them noticing.
Bettie pivoted to see a sophisticated woman, accompanied by an assistant carrying a folder.
Rita acknowledged Lance with a nod and asked, What brings you here? Whats going on?
Its nothing major. Theres no need for concern, Lance said.
Rita nodded with a friendly smile before turning to Sabrina, saying, I thought you were in Philade? When did you get back?
Thats none of your concern, Sabrina said with a cold tone, barely lifting her eyes.
Rita gave Sabrina a brief look, let out a dismissive snort, and then turned her attention back to Lance, declaring, Ive got other matters to attend to, so Ill be leaving now.
Farewell, Rita.
Bettie watched Rita depart with a curious gaze and whispered, Who is she?
Sabrina replied, Thats my mother.