?<strong>Chapter 530:</strong>


    “Don’t talk nonsense. Morgan won’t hurt herself,” said Elyse, clutching the phone tight.


    Peyton, looking puzzled, scratched his head. “This is just my assumption. Her mother died right in front of her, sacrificing herself to protect her. Most people couldn’t endure such trauma.”


    Elyse pursed her lips, mulling it over for a moment. “I don’t think Morgan is that fragile, but if she truly feels overwhelmed and can’t cope with sadness…”


    Turning to Jayden, Peyton suggested, “Maybe you should arrange a bodyguard for Morgan, just to keep an eye on her?”


    Jayden shook his head. “Don’t bother. Morgan won’t kill herself. Have you forgotten Lanny?”


    At the mention of Lanny, Elyse’s expression nked. The problem with Lanny was still unresolved. How could Morgan simply leave everything behind?


    Firmly, Elyse announced, “I need to see Lanny.”


    Jayden pulled out his phone and quickly sent a message. “The police have taken Lanny in. They need a few days to investigate that car ident. Meanwhile, we can hold Dorothy’s funeral.”


    Elyse, clenching her fists, pressed him further. “Do you think he’ll just slip away from responsibility again?”


    Jayden raised an eyebrow. “With so many witnesses, he won’t escape that easily.”


    Mabel hurried to the police station upon hearing the news and unexpectedly ran into Lanny. Despite being shackled, Lanny sat next to the police officers, his demeanor unnaturally calm. His face showed neither guilt nor fear for his life-taking actions. Instead, he radiated a chilling tranquility.


    The officer handling the paperwork cast several stern looks at Lanny before finishing. With a frosty expression and palpable displeasure, he delivered the stern verdict. “You are definitely being sent to jail.”


    Lanny stood up calmly and epted the statement. “Certainly, because I took a life.”


    “Dad!” Mabel’s voice was filled with confusion and anger as she watched the unfolding scene. She rushed forward and shoved Lanny hard, her anger spilling over. “Why did you kill her? Are you insane? How could you just run someone over?”


    She snapped further, “Don’t you think about Mom and me anymore? All you care about is yourself! You’re selfish and heartless!”


    Lanny remainedposed. Though he hadn’t killed J, Dorothy was indeed dead. After all, Dorothy had been a persistent problem for him. He would benefit if either of them were out of the picture. As for J, Lanny figured he’d find a way to deal with her once he was out of prison. Thus, he wasn’t perturbed by Mabel’s harsh words.


    Observing Lanny’s calm demeanor only fueled Mabel’s anger further. In a frenzy, she charged at him, unleashing a barrage of punches and kicks.


    “You’re utterly irresponsible! You stood by while Mom was confined! You’ve ignored her for days on end! What the hell were you thinking?” she shouted, her voice thick with anger.


    Without a word, Lanny endured Mabel’s assault. A policeman intervened, pulling Mabel away from him. Mabel shot a re at Lanny as if he were an enemy.


    “Take the document from my bedroom’s bedside table and give it to thewyer. Don’t worry about the rest,” Lanny said calmly.


    “Who do you think you are to ask for my help?” Mabel demanded furiously.


    “Just because you are my daughter! Is this reason enough?” Lanny shouted, startling Mabel.


    Seeing Mabel’s frightened expression, Lanny sneered contemptuously. “You’re as worthless as your mother. How could someone like you be my daughter?”


    Then, the police took Lanny away.


    Left behind, Mabel signed a lot of documents at the police station due to Lanny’s request. Now she needed to hire awyer.


    Finding herself in a tough spot, Mabel realized she had no money on hand; her funds were frozen, and Lanny controlled the family’s finances. With no friends to turn to, she felt increasingly isted.


    Who could she ask for help? The thought of turning to Elyse briefly crossed her mind, but she quickly dismissed it. It seemed unrealistic to expect help from Elyse. After all, Elyse refused to release Glenda, so why would she help Lanny?


    “What a selfish, ungrateful woman! She’s been living off our family for years, yet she has no intention of repaying us,” Mabel muttered angrily.


    Sprawled on the sofa at home, desperate for assistance, her gaze finally settled on Kaelyn. Staring at Kaelyn’s profile picture, Mabel wondered whether Kaelyn would be willing to help her hire awyer for thewsuit.


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