After everyone had left, Josie was somewhat irritated. "You're going to spoil her with your behavior." Nice drawing? Grape merely doodled. How could they possibly take them away for collection? It's too absurd.

Dexter was still admiring the painting. "It's indeed well-drawn, truly a display of talent." sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ Findɴovel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

"Dexter!"

Only then did Dexter raise his head. "Do you think I was indulging Grape? In fact, she was the one who came to our rescue."

His tone was laden with profound implications, which took Josie by surprise. "If they want me to leave, I can leave. There's no need for us to live together."

She spoke lightly, yet the chill in Dexter's heart intensified. "I told you. You must stay with me for at least these hundred days."

Josie didn't respond.

She couldn't be bothered to argue with him. He sat in the doctor's seat from earlier and seriously asked again, "I remember before I left, your health was perfectly fine. Why has it become like this now? That doctor said "

She had a serious look on her face, which left Dexter utterly captivated. He chuckled and asked, "Do you believe that longing can make one sick?"

no more. She reached out his

her delicate fingers. "Hands meant for designing should

so, he didn't let go and continued to grip her

still remained on the table. Josie felt an unexpected pang of sympathy. For a moment, she didn't resist. "Dexter, as the ancients used to say, pricks live forever,

met again, quite unusually, she earnestly

in thought. In the next moment, he swiftly grasped Josie's wrist, leading her into the master bedroom. The door was then closed

led away by

are you doing!" Josie was pinned against

in deep thought. Suddenly, he reached out, pulling her into his embrace. His head rested against her neck as he softly said, "There are too many people outside. Let me hold you for a moment here, just

Josie's body completely stiffened.

doing as he

seemed to be mixed

hesitated for a long time before she finally raised her hand and gently patted

as if he wanted to meld her into his very bones and blood. "Jo,

She tilted her head back to wipe it away, and in the end, she still pushed Dexter away, saying, "Grape is still outside." Her push left Dexter's

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