The Queen's Back (Mona and Maxwell) novel Chapter 182

Barbara quickly caught up with the police and Beatrice. She grabbed Beatrice's hand and asked nervously, "Officer, why did you take my mother away? You have to give me a reason and let me know what's going on."

Teddy had already cut ties with her and even taken a hit for Mona. She could not rely on him anymore and only had Beatrice. But she would have no one to keep her company if Beatrice went to prison. Barbara didn't want to be lonely.

The police officer met with Barbara's teary eyes. He sighed and said, "Miss, please return to your home. We have evidence to prove that your mother is involved in the killing of Emily Clem. She needs to come with us for interrogation." Afterward, he ignored Barbara and escorted Beatrice to the police car.

Barbara's hand was forced to separate from Beatrice's. As it turned out, Beatrice was arrested for the reason she feared most. She couldn't help but cry.

When Jeremy decided to perish together with Mona, he said he would bear the responsibility of Emily's death alone. It had nothing to do with Beatrice. Moreover, he was a police officer before becoming a businessman. He should be a man of his word.

'But why did he suddenly go back on his word?' Barbara thought someone must have said something to Jeremy, and that person was undoubtedly Mona. Thinking of this, she hated Mona even more, especially for taking her mother away. Barbara clenched her fists tightly, and her veins bulged on the back of her hands. She gritted her teeth while calling Mona's name.

Beatrice's arrest ad caused quite a commotion in the apartment complex. The surrounding neighbors ran out to watch and murmured, "I never thought that the well-dressed woman is evil. I didn't expect her to kill a person before!"

"Looks like the charges won't be light. The police already handcuffed her."

"You guys came late and didn't hear the whole thing. That woman is rotten to the core. I heard the person she killed was not a random civilian!"

"For real? Is she tired of living?"

The people chatted as they slowly returned to their respective homes. No one wanted to comfort Barbara at all. After Beatrice was exposed to her crime, nobody cared for her or her daughter. They didn't want to meddle too much in their business.

Barbara lost track of time. She stood by the road alone. It was not until the police car left with Beatrice that she dragged her tired body home.

The television was still playing in the living room. The hot coffee was still on the coffee table. It was still steaming and gave off Beatrice's vibe. Barbara didn't turn off the television or the lights. She just walked to her room.

Barbara's room was dark, and only the cold moonlight shone in through the window. After Barbara closed the door, she casually sat on the floor and leaned against the door, burying her face in the crook of her arm. In the dark, the hatred in Barbara's heart intensified.