Taking a deep breath, Josie berated herself internally. Is it really that hard to take the initiative?

In her mind, she recalled the words Arnold had once spoken. He had told her that on the night she left Wavery, Dexter had attempted to give up on his own life.

Such decisiveness, it even took her by surprise, leaving her astounded.

Is the reason for his poor health and heart issues related to that night? Josie's mind was a tangled mess. After some thought, she decided to give up and dialed Justin's number. There was no answer for a long time. Just as she was about to hang up, Justin picked up, sounding somewhat flustered, "Hello."

Josie was puzzled. "Why did it take you so long to answer? Where's Grape?"

"There was a bit of a situation just now... As for Grape, she's already asleep. It's late already.."

Glancing at the clock, Josie understood clearly, "How has she been these past few days? Has she missed me? Is she adapting well?"

words. "She's doing well. Whenever she misses you, she looks at your picture.

pictures? I'd love

next time. By the way, when are you coming back?" Justin changed the

spoke the truth. "I've been injured, and I'm currently at the Olsen residence in

felt something was off, but she couldn't pinpoint what it was. Suddenly, she asked, "How are things

Dexter wrote three words

worry yourself over it. I'm going

look of dread on his face, he turned to Dexter and

exhausted and was travel-worn. Larry happened to walk in. Matching his pace, he followed and said, "We've arrived, and everyone is assembling. If Mr. Dalton doesn't want to

Grape was Dexter's daughter, so

forehead, his voice already hoarse. "If anything happens to her, I don't know how I would face Josie, let

"I'm sorry. If I had been more vigilant, this wouldn't have

I want isn't an apology but remedy." Without breaking his stride, Dexter declared, "If we can't find her before

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