Alison flared, "Gloria, Brother, while I don't know the full extent of what Jocelyn has endured, it's clear Ben genuinely wants to help you, wants to save Jocelyn. If you're still going to be so dismissive and judgmental, then you truly don't deserve his help."She rose and walked over to Sheila. "Sheila, I'll show you out."Sebastian also stood up, slinging an arm over Ben's shoulder. "Ben, I'll walk you out too."Just as they were about to head for the door, Hogan suddenly spoke, "Wait."They froze, turning to look at Hogan.When Hogan finally looked up, his eyes, bloodshot and tear-filled, met theirs. "Yes," he choked out, "the girl in those photos... she ‘is’ Jocelyn."Gloria's eyes went wide, her face paling as she gripped Hogan's arm. "Husband, have you lost your mind?!"Hogan's voice was hoarse. "I believe," he rasped, "they won't speak of this. They won't hurt Jocelyn."Moonlight filtered through the sheer curtains, casting a soft glow on the scattered photo fragments.Ben ben
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