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.

he had guessed the answer, he still longed

my daughter. She has nothing

but she remained steadfast

him like a silent thunderbolt, causing a sharp pain in the left side

a bit as he asked, his gaze

back to two hours

Larry noticed Dexter staring blankly at Grape

slightly

of his own heartbeat, a mix of apprehension and anticipation. "Do you think she..." He paused. Could she really

"Mr.

up

blocks, her focused expression bearing a striking resemblance to

"Grape?"

gently called out to

was afraid of

saw Dexter, a hint of surprise and delight emerged

caused an involuntary tremor in Dexter's

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