âHarlan has been meeting Zoe frequently lately.
I even noticed him wearing cologne before going on their dates!â
It was at that moment I realized that Harlan had indeed put extra effort into his appearance today.
His attire was more refined, and his hair was neatly styled.
Elena was also wearing a new dress.
âYou look absolutely stunning in that dress.
It suits you beautifully.
â
I cast a glance at Harlan and commented on Elenaâs dress.
Without hesitation, Harlan responded, âZoe bought it for her.
â
I smiled in response and remained silent, choosing not to delve further into the topic for the time being.
It was evident that things were going smoothly between Harlan and Zoe.
Their actions and gestures hinted at a positive and harmonious connection.
After spending some time with us, Elena started showing signs of sleepiness, even letting out yawns.
Recognizing her growing boredom, I decided to allow Elena to join the other children playing on the Lawn.
Harlan and I positioned ourselves on the sidelines.
Harlan reassured me, âDonât worry.
Zoe didnât actually come to our house.
She simply bought Elena some toys and clothes and delivered them to us.
â
A smile crept across my face.
âShe seems to care about you a great deal and has shown such kindness.
She thought you were Elenaâs father, yet she still went out of her way to be so generous.
If you were indeed
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Elenaâs father, I have no doubt that Zoe would make an exceptional stepmother.
â
While Calebâs behavior contrasted sharply with Zoeâs kindness.
Harlan blushed, seemingly uncomfortable with the topic, and swiftly redirected the conversation.
âActually, she was initially assigned to investigate the case of your kidnapping.
She was furious upon learning about such a heinous case and insisted on personally investigating it.
â
âWhat was the outcome?â I inquired.
Harlan shook his head, indicating a negative outcome.
âShe faced repercussions from Adam, got suspended, and had all her files confiscated.
â
Debraâs POV:
The outcome didnât come as a surprise to me.
It became apparent that for Adam, prioritizing profit outweighed the importance of upholding the law.
With Janiya now being his distinguished guest, he couldnât afford to risk offending her in pursuit of justice for a particular case.
Despite the discouraging circumstances, I couldnât help but appreciate
Zoeâs efforts in seeking justice for me.
Despite her occasional temperamental nature, there was no denying that she possessed the qualities of a skilled and dedicated police officer.