Although Grape knew that Dexter was her father, she had never addressed him as such, instead opting to use "Mr. Russell" as a substitute.

Josie reached out and gently patted her little head. "Adult matters are beyond a child's understanding. When you grow up, you'll naturally understand." Grape wore an expression of apparent comprehension yet confusion, her tiny head appearing as though it was deep in thought.

The following day, early in the morning.

Before Josie could even get out of bed, she was rudely awakened by the incessant ringing of her phone. Groping for her phone, she answered the call in a daze.

"Good morning, Alice," came the hearty voice of Lachlan from the other end of the receiver.

Josie opened his eyes and glanced at the time. It was only seven in the morning. "Morning..."

"Haven't you gotten up yet?"

Josie gave a hum of acknowledgment, even though she was already fully awake.

"You're calling me so early. Is there something going on?"

"Come over to the window for a moment..."

Josie was puzzled. "What?"

prepared a surprise for you. You can see

over to the floor-to-ceiling window. As her gaze swept across the view, her eyes instantly met with

waved at her and said in a relaxed

back to the country to deal

came back ahead of schedule. What's the matter?

wait a

saw Lachlan standing there, looking like a weary traveler. The dark circles under his eyes were a clear indication of

did you return

see you because I've missed you,

was somewhat reluctant to respond to what was

sweet words

a tinge of disappointment in his heart, yet he couldn't help but tease, "I'm being serious, but you don't believe me. Surely, you don't expect me to

pouring your heart out so early in the morning. Anyone who didn't know better would

continually evading, Lachlan had no choice but to change

the Golden Key Awards, right? How is it? There must have been quite a few

to work, Josie became

should be able to stand out from the

a moment, Josie abruptly changed the subject by saying, "By the way, there's something I need to tell you. I've decided

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