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.

answer, he

nothing to do with you,"

but she remained steadfast in

him like a silent thunderbolt, causing a sharp pain

up a bit as he

him back to two

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

slightly

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

glanced at Grape, then said, "Mr. Russell, you already have the answer in your heart, don't

walked up

stacking blocks, her focused expression bearing a

"Grape?"

called out to

was afraid of disturbing

Grape lifted her gaze. The moment she saw Dexter, a hint

caused an involuntary tremor

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