Chapter 530:

"Don't talk nonsense. Morgan won't hurt herself," Elyse said, clutching the phone tightly.

Peyton, looking puzzled, scratched his head. "That's 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, considering this for a moment. "I don't think Morgan is that fragile, but if she truly feels overwhelmed and can't cope with her 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?"

Elyse's expression blanked at the mention of Lanny. The problem with Lanny was still unresolved. How could Morgan simply leave everything behind?

"I need to see Lanny," Elyse stated firmly.

Jayden pulled out his phone and quickly sent a message. "The police have taken Lanny in. They need a few days to investigate the car accident. 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."

Upon hearing the news, Mabel hurried to the police station and unexpectedly ran into Lanny. Despite being shackled, he sat calmly beside the police officers, his demeanor unnervingly placid. His face showed neither guilt nor fear regarding his actions; instead, he radiated a chilling tranquility.

The officer handling the paperwork gave Lanny several stern looks before finishing. With a frosty expression and palpable displeasure, he delivered the verdict: "You are definitely going to jail."

Lanny stood calmly and accepted the statement. "Certainly, because I took a life."

"Dad!" Mabel exclaimed, her voice filled with confusion and anger. She rushed forward and shoved him hard, her anger erupting. "Why did you kill her? Are you insane? How could you just run someone over?"

She continued, snapping, "Don't you think about Mom and me anymore? All you care about is yourself! You're selfish and heartless!"

Lanny remained composed. Although he hadn't killed Janet, Dorothy was dead—a persistent problem for him. He would benefit from either of them being out of the picture. As for Janet, Lanny planned to deal with her upon his release from prison. He wasn't perturbed by Mabel's harsh words.

Lanny's calm demeanor only fueled Mabel's anger further. In a frenzy, she attacked him, unleashing a barrage of punches and kicks.

"You're utterly irresponsible! You stood by while Mom was confined! You ignored her for days! What the hell were you thinking?" she shouted, her voice thick with anger.

Lanny endured her assault silently. A policeman intervened, pulling Mabel away. She glared at Lanny as if he were her enemy.

"Take the document from my bedroom's bedside table and give it to the lawyer. 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 that not 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?"

The police then took Lanny away.

Left behind, Mabel signed numerous documents at the police station at Lanny's request. Now she needed to hire a lawyer.

Finding herself in a difficult situation, Mabel realized she had no money; her funds were frozen, and Lanny controlled the family finances. With no friends to turn to, she felt increasingly isolated.

Who could she ask for help? The thought of Elyse briefly crossed her mind, but she quickly dismissed it. Expecting help from Elyse seemed unrealistic. 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's profile picture. Mabel wondered if Kaelyn would be willing to help her hire a lawyer.