Josie smiled faintly. "There will be."

Laura looked ahead. "From your phone call, it sounded like you've made up with Dexter?"

That was indeed a difficult question to answer. After thinking for a moment, Josie responded, "No. We are only together because of the child."

Laura gave her a gentle smile and asked, "Do you want me to tell Mom and Dad that I ran into you? You can't keep hiding like this forever."

Unconsciously, Josie tightened her grip on her phone. Hearing how Laura referred to Mark and Claudia, Josie felt that Laura sounded more familiar and affectionate than she ever had when addressing the couple. It made her feel even more like a stranger.

"No need. I'll let things take their course."

Laura pursed her lips, choosing not to say more.

The gathering took place at the finest restaurant in Rivodia. Laura had secured the best spot, offering a panoramic view of the river.

During the banquet, she stepped out to take a call. Josie chatted with Alice, Jade, and the others for a while. Then she asked, "Where is Angel? Didn't she come this time?"

Jade's expression subtly changed when she heard that name. Alice gave a bitter smile. "She has already resigned."

"Resigned?"

She got married. Didn't she

Angel had recently

to grim, even carrying a

Josie fell silent.

her so confidently that they would separate, but not only

not to dwell on it anymore. Just then, her phone rang. It was a return call

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"Yes."

did the

wanting others to see Dexter, which resulted in her

tone was aggressive and tinged with a hint of resentment. Dexter fell silent for a

had asked that question just to hear

he rephrased his question, "Who's at

thinking for a moment, Josie asked, "Are you checking up

silent once again.

Josie didn't reply.

said. "The kid is

and hung up the phone. She didn't appreciate being bossed around at that

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