The Amazing Son-in-Law [The Charismatic Charlie Wade] (Chinese name) Chapter: 4726

“Fellow?!”

When Ma Lan heard this word, she was shocked. She quickly said, “Lawyer White, can you find a way to get me into a detention center instead? I’m just an old lady with no one to help me. How can I face those serious criminals? I’m afraid I’ll get hurt inside…”

James White sighed and replied, “I’m sorry, Ms. Ma. This is how the New York judicial system works. Given the crimes you are accused of, the Bedford Hills Correctional Institution is the only option for you right now. I can’t change that. As your lawyer, I must follow the law, not break it.”

Ma Lan began to panic and asked, “Lawyer White, do American prisons have bullies? You know, the kind of person who runs the place and picks on everyone?”

James White hesitated before answering, “Well, yes, there are often tough people in prisons everywhere. But don’t worry too much. Typically, if you don’t bother them, they won’t bother you, especially given your age. Once you’re in, feel free to call me if you need help, and I’ll make sure someone is there for you.”

Ma Lan felt a bit relieved after hearing this.

She recalled her last experience in the detention center and thought, “Last time, it was mainly because of two people, Mrs. Xiao and Xiao Weiwei, that the bully Zhang Guifen targeted me.”

“If those two hadn’t been around, Zhang Guifen probably wouldn’t have bothered me!”

She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself.

When I arrived at the American detention center, I decided to keep a low profile. I thought it would be easy enough.

At that moment, James White checked the time and said, “Ms. Ma, I have some things to take care of, so I’ll be leaving now. When you get to Bedford Hill Correctional Institution, feel free to call me if you need anything.”

“Okay,” Ma Lan replied quickly.

James added, “Oh, and don’t forget to have a good lunch. I’ve heard that the food in prison isn’t great because they’ve been cutting the budget. Even if you have money, you can’t buy everything.”

Ma Lan nodded, “I understand… I’ll make sure the hospital prepares a nice meal for me at noon!”

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At noon, after enjoying a delicious lunch that felt like a feast, Ma Lan was escorted out of the hospital by the police.

Since she was suspected of transporting up to five kilograms of contraband, a judge ordered her to be sent to Bedford Hills Correctional Facility in Westchester County, New York. This is the only women’s prison in the state for those convicted or suspected of serious crimes.

At this prison, nearly 1,000 inmates were housed, including those guilty of murder, arson, robbery, and drug trafficking. The atmosphere was tense.

After Ma Lan arrived at the prison, she handed over her personal belongings and went through a series of inspections as required by the guards. She was then assigned her prisoner number: 1024.

Finally, after changing into prison clothes at the guards’ request, Ma Lan was led into the main prison area. This was now the second time she found herself in such a place, and the reality of her situation began to sink in.

In a foreign country, he was used to following certain procedures.

At that moment, she wondered what kind of inmates she would meet this time. The last time she had been in the detention center, she had encountered Mrs. Xiao, Xiao Weiwei, and Zhang Guifen, who was as strong as an ox. Those days had felt like a nightmare for her. This time, she hoped to meet some more normal people.

She followed a few prison guards into the cell and was taken straight to Cell No. 12. When they reached the door, the guard called out loudly through the heavy iron gate, “Everyone stand up and assemble immediately!”

Ma Lan stood on her tiptoes to look inside. Cell No. 12 was huge, at least hundreds of square meters. It was divided into two sides by a low wall about a meter high, with a walkway in the middle. On each side, there were semi-open spaces surrounded by low walls.