She nodded, even though Maria couldn't see her. She felt a sense of determination. She knew Julia was going to fix this, no matter what it took.
She turned to Max, who had been listening to the conversation with a concerned expression. "I have to go to the police station. My mother is in trouble."
Max's face changed from concern to anger. "I'll drive you there. Let's go."
Julia just said okay. As they drove to the station, Julia filled Max in on the situation. He listened intently, his eyes narrowing as he processed the information.
When they arrived at the station, Maria was already there, pacing back and forth. Julia could see the worry etched on her face.
But then she looked at Max, who was standing beside her, his eyes fixed on hers. And she knew she wasn't alone. She had him, and together, they could face this challenge.
Julia's mind was racing with thoughts of her mother's situation. She couldn't believe her father's past mistakes were still haunting them.
Julia rushed inside, with Max following closely behind. Maria was already there, looking worried.
"Julia, I'm so sorry," Maria said, hugging her. "I didn't know what to do."
Julia's eyes had tears that she was struggling not to let out. It's not your fault, Maria. Where's my mom?"
Maria pointed towards a room in the back. "They're holding her there. But Julia, you need to know something. The insurance company is demanding a huge sum of money, and if they don't get it, they'll press charges against your mom.
Julia's heart sank. She knew her mother couldn't afford that amount. She felt a surge of anger towards her father, who had left them to deal with his mess.
Max stepped forward, his voice firm. "Don't worry, Julia. We'll figure something out. I'll help you sort this out.
Julia looked at him, "Thank you, Max. I don't know what I'd do without you.
Please take me to my mother.
Maria led her to the chief's office on the third floor, where Mrs. Robert was being held.
As Julia entered the room, her eyes met her mother's, and she could see the fear and worry etched on her face. "Mom! Are you okay? Why did they arrest you?" Julia's voice trembled with emotion.
The officer began to explain, but Julia's anger boiled over as she learned the reason for her mother's arrest. It was as a result of a crime her father had committed many years ago, and now it had come back to hunt them. The insurance company had come after her mother, demanding payment for his fraud.
Julia's rage burned hot. How could they punish her mother for her father's sins? She didn't even know the man; he had abandoned them when she was just three. Yet, they still had to suffer for his mistakes.
Max, sensing her distress, placed a calming hand on her shoulder. He had already set wheels in motion to investigate the situation and ensure her mother's release. Jack, his associate, was working on uncovering the truth, while Sean handled the situation at the police station.
As they waited for the outcome, Julia's anger simmered, but she knew she had to stay strong for her mother's sake. With Max by her side, she felt a sense of hope that they would get through this together.
Julia struggled to contain her anger, her voice firm but polite. "Sir, may I take my mother home on bail?"
The police chief glanced at Max, who nodded almost imperceptibly. "Of course, why not? You can take her home on bail, definitely."
The chief's demeanor betrayed a hint of fear, likely due to Sean Wellington's earlier call, warning him not to interfere with the Robin family's interests.
Mrs. Robin's eyes widened in disbelief. "Sir, do you really mean I can be released on bail? And what about the charges?"
Julia paled at the mention of her father's name, Grant Robin. Max intervened, his voice calm and reassuring. "I'll handle the formalities, Julia. Take your mother to the car."
As they exited the chief's office, Mrs. Robin turned to Julia, her voice laced with guilt. "I'm so sorry, Julia. I've put you through so much because of my bad decisions."
Max joined them, his expression sympathetic. "Don't worry, Mrs. Robin. We'll get through this together."
Mrs. Robin's eyes landed on Max, and she gasped, surprised. "Julia, who is this handsome young man?"
Julia forced a smile. "Mom, this is your son-in-law, Max Wellington."
Mrs. Robin's face lit up, and she gushed, "You're Max! Oh, good, beautiful... You're so handsome! These platforms can really be reliable sometimes!"
Julia watched, amused, as her mother fawned over Max. He hid his smile, but his eyebrows betrayed his amusement.
"Help your mom to the car, Julia," Max said. "I'll pull the car around, and we'll take her home. She'll be more comfortable there."
As they walked to the car, Mrs. Robin continued to gush about Max, still in disbelief that her daughter had married such a handsome and charming man. Julia rolled her eyes good-naturedly, used to her mother's dramatics.
Once they were all settled in the car, Max turned to Mrs. Robin. "Don't worry, ma'am. We'll take care of everything. You just focus on resting and recovering from this ordeal."
Mrs. Robin nodded, still looking a bit dazed. "Thank you, Max. I'm so grateful to have you as my son-in-law."
Julia smiled, feeling a sense of relief. She was grateful to have Max by her side, too. She knew she could count on him to help her navigate the challenges ahead.
As they got into the car, Max's phone rang. He answered, listening intently, and then turned to Julia. "That was Jack. He's found some information about your father's case. We'll discuss it when we get home."
Julia's heart skipped a beat. She had a feeling that her father's past was about to catch up with her in a big way.
Max continued. "Jack found out that your father was involved in some shady dealings. He was being investigated by the insurance company, and they think he might have fled the country to avoid prosecution."
Julia's eyes widened. "What does this mean for us?"
Max's expression turned serious. "It means we need to be careful. If your father's past comes back to haunt us, we need to be prepared to face it together."
Julia felt a mix of gratitude and embarrassment. "Okay, thank you, Max. You're too kind."