Chapter 239

The female officer walked in, handed Maria Lewis her phone and car keys, then passed her a mask. “Your friend’s here.” Finally! Isabella Lane was here! Maria followed the officer to the front hall but didn’t see Isabella—she saw David Spencer instead. His hair had gotten way too long, scruffy stubble covering his jaw, and he looked completely worn out—like life had aged him a good ten years. She hadn’t seen him in ages and was caught between surprise and joy. “Why’s it you? Where’s Isabella?” “Let’s talk outside,” David said with a bitter smile, eyes filled with unspoken worry. At the front desk, the officer handed Maria a pen. “Miss Lewis, please sign here before you can leave.” There was a stack of paperwork for the bail process. After signing several pages and waiting for the officer to check them, she was finally free to go. Outside, the sun was warm, and breathing in the fresh air felt like a reset for her whole body. “When did you get back?” “A few days ago. I was planning a surp