Harlan has been meeting Zoe frequently lately. I even noticed him wearing cologne before going on their dates!”
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.
“You look absolutely stunning in that dress. It suits you beautifully.”
I cast a glance at Harlan and commented on Elena’s dress.
Without hesitation, Harlan responded, “Zoe bought it for her.”
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, “Don’t worry. Zoe didn’t actually come to our house. She simply bought Elena some toys and clothes and delivered them to us.”
A smile crept across my face.
“She seems to care about you a great deal and has shown such kindness. She thought you were Elena’s father, yet she still went out of her way to be so generous. If you were indeed
Elena’s father, I have no doubt that Zoe would make an exceptional stepmother.”
While Caleb’s behavior contrasted sharply with Zoe’s kindness.
Harlan blushed, seemingly uncomfortable with the topic, and swiftly redirected the conversation. “Actually, 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.”
“What was the outcome?” I inquired.
Harlan shook his head, indicating a negative outcome. “She faced repercussions from Adam, got suspended, and had all her files confiscated.”
Debra’s POV:
The outcome didn’t 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 couldn’t afford to risk offending her in pursuit of justice for a particular case.
Despite the discouraging circumstances, I couldn’t help but appreciate
Zoe’s 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.
