Dexter always had a way. He knew exactly how to manipulate her.

Facing the mirror above the sink, Josie took a deep breath. She longed to resist, but she was helpless.

Dexter seemed to sense her emotions, his tone softening. "I'm not threatening you. I simply want to provide you with a better life. I want to make up for past mistakes with you. Give me a chance." Josie held her phone tightly, her palms breaking out in sweat.

Images from the past flooded her mind uncontrollably, her eyes welling up with tears. "I've trusted you many times before."

On the other end of the phone, there was a brief silence. No one knew the magnitude of the storm raging in Dexter's heart.

"Why should I believe you this time?" she asked.

"Justin." Dexter responded swiftly, "For the past two years, Justin has been laying low in Rivodia in order to find Paul. My people have been secretly protecting him. Now, he has found a lead, confirming that Paul is indeed in Rivodia, alive and well."

As the last few words were spoken, a sharp pain gripped Josie's heart. "Really?"

to rescue him, but it might not be that simple. You

daughter, so naturally, she had

it Mr. Dalton..." Josie reminisced about the past. She had

moment of contemplation, Dexter said, "You should know the story of Rivodia

to the country. We'll

lake. His mood was heavy, yet filled with hope. They had a child,

the restroom, Grape had already woken up, quietly being held by

alright?" Lachlan

of water clinging to her skin. She shook her head wearily. "I will resign from my position as a judge with the organizers later. I'm returning to my country tomorrow." Lachlan was astonished. "So soon? Will you have enough time to get

"Rivodia."

searching for Paul. Now that she finally had a solid lead,

had made this

"What about Grape?"

Grape up.

was resolute. As Lachlan watched her, he suddenly had an ominous premonition. Perhaps the serious words he had spoken to her that night were about to be indefinitely shelved "Mommy,

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