Chapter 695 A Catalyst Between Them

Marcus nodded. "That's right. Your parents were just waiting." They waited for enough time to pass, for the scandal surrounding Emma to fade, for Sky to build a record of good behavior and make contributions to law enforcement. His release would then feel natural and justified. But if Sophia hadn't made the request, there would still be a wall of resentment between the Walker and Sinclair families. And Sky would continue to carry a debt he could never repay. Zachary had once been a psychologist. He understood William and Charlotte's mindset. He also understood that in the grand scheme of things, the Walker family wasn't one the Sinclairs could afford to offend. So, instead of waiting endlessly, he created a chance. By helping Sky secure early release, the Walker family would owe them a favor. Having Sky deal with Samuel would repay that favor in full. The Walker family would no longer feel indebted. Sky could return to a normal life. And in the light of Sophia's forgiveness, the W