Josie's gaze halted, and she couldn't take another step forward.

The familiar scent of sandalwood filled the air. She wondered why it felt so familiar.

It was Dexter. It was really him.

Tears welled up in Josie's eyes involuntarily. She had imagined their reunion hundreds, even thousands of times.

But who would have thought it would turn out like this...

"Josie, you've finally arrived..." a slightly hoarse voice echoed.

Even though he had his back to her, he seemed certain that she was the one who had arrived.

Josie's hands silently clenched together at her sides. She struggled to control her emotions and simply asked, "Where is Grape? Where have you taken her?" Dexter turned around, their eyes meeting. Even though they were only a few dozen meters apart, it felt as if there was an insurmountable chasm between them. Two years had passed...

Some things seemed to have changed, while others remained the same.

"Grape... Who?" Dexter found his voice again, staring at her in bewilderment as he asked straightforwardly.

the answer, he

my daughter. She has nothing to do with you," Josie denied

was unbearable, but she remained steadfast in her

her words struck him like a silent thunderbolt, causing a sharp pain in the

up a bit as he asked, his

took him back

staring blankly at Grape not far away and couldn't help but remind

slightly taken

could feel the erratic rhythm of his own heartbeat, a mix of apprehension and anticipation. "Do

thoughts. He glanced at Grape, then said, "Mr.

up to

methodically stacking blocks, her focused expression bearing

"Grape?"

called out

afraid

Dexter, a hint of surprise and delight emerged in her eyes. "Mr. Russell, how come

caused an involuntary

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