Chapter 26. Forgive the Naughty Girl

Scarlett fell asleep against the wall after an hour of hopeless waiting before a police officer came in and informed her that she could leave. She walked out with her sleepy eyes to find that the man shaking hands with the head office was none other than Francis Sandler.

Why did she have to let this man witness every single embarrassing moment in her life? Scarlett thought desperately.

“Sorry to cause you trouble, Sir. Forgive the naughty girl.” Francis said to the officer politely.

“The fault is mine, Mr. Sandler. We had no idea that Miss Morris is your niece…”

Francis’s eyes had settled on Scarlett as soon as she walked out from the detention room. Scarlett shivered at the sight of Francis. She was wondering if sleeping at the police station for the night might have been a better choice. Francis quickly waved goodbye to the police officer and walked out with Scarlett. Sitting in the car, Francis put on his poker face again, and this time, it was even colde