Chapter 104 Chapter 104 Lucys mind buzzed, her thoughts freezing for a moment.
She suddenly recalled that when Larry escaped, she had indeed taken him in.
Shocked, she turned to Celine.
Was it you? It was Celine who orchestrated Larrys release through Leo.
She had anticipated that Larry would run straight to the Tate family.
Celine met Lucys gaze with an innocent expression and a faint smile curling her lips.
I dont understand what youre accusing me of, Mom.
You dont owe me an explanation.
Save it for the authorities.
How dare you! Lucys voice cracked.
From the distance, Larty, how retrained by the police, let out a desperate cry.
I dont want to go to jail! Mrs.
Tate, save me! Please, save me! The crowds eyes shifted sharply to Lucy.

The whispers started, spreading like wildfire.
Her reputation as a good mother was completely ruined.
Lucys expression changed as she panicked.
Shut up! Make him stop! The reporters started discussing among themselves.
Didnt that man go to prison ten years ago for molesting a child? Are we supposed to believe she didnt know? And she still associate herself with someone who harmed her own daughter? What kind of mother does that? Didnt you hear? Mrs.
Tates the ultimate pickme.
First for Hayden, now for Carly.
The phrase ultimate pickme hit Lucy like a slap to the face.
She didnt like that nickname and was flushed with anger.
No, its not like that! Thats not true! She wanted to defend herself, but the two officers standing on either side of her gripped her arms firmly and escorted her away.
Carly stayed frozen in place.
She panicked, and her face went blank.
How could it have come to this? What was she supposed to do now? This press conference had gone horribly wrong.

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They had fallen into a trap.
Mom! Carly opened her mouth again to call out, but the judgmental eyes and murmurs around her made her snap it shut.
No one was more confused than Benjamin, whose mind was spinning, trying to piece together what had just unfolded.
That was when he noticed a pair of clear, beautiful eyes looking straight at him.
It was Celine.
A pang of guilt struck Benjamin.
He hadnt known what she had been through, the horrors she had faced.
Celine walked toward him.
Benjamin, are you thirsty? What? Benjamin was baffled by the abrupt question.
Celine smiled sweetly.
If youre thirsty, have some nut milk.
Its good for your brain.
With that, she turned and walked away.

Robin couldnt hold back a laugh as she hurried to follow Celine.
Benjamin stood there in silence.
Did she just ask him to have some nut milk for his brain? Was she implying that he was stupid? Whatever guilt he had felt moments ago vanished in an instant.
His face darkened as he shouted, Celine! Come back and explain yourself! It was then that Carly approached Benjamin, her eyes glistening with unshed tears.
She couldnt afford to lose him.
Benjamin, I dont know how things turned out like this.
I had no idea Larry was such a monster.
Benjamins expression turned sour at the mention of Larry.
Dont bring up that bastard.
Hes done for.
Hell rot in prison! And Carly, dont blame yourself.
Youre kind and beautiful.
You were deceived like the rest of us.