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.

guessed the answer, he

is my daughter. She has nothing

unbearable, but she remained steadfast

thunderbolt, causing a

up a bit as

him back to two hours

you going over?" Larry noticed Dexter staring blankly at Grape not far

slightly

of his own heartbeat, a mix of apprehension and anticipation. "Do you

"Mr. Russell,

walked up to

stacking blocks, her focused expression bearing a

"Grape?"

called

was afraid of disturbing

hint of surprise and delight emerged in her eyes. "Mr.

soft, mellow voice caused an involuntary tremor in Dexter's

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