Josie endured a fitful night's sleep, jolting awake multiple times in the darkness. Consequently, she appeared somewhat pallid and fatigued as dawn approached. Despite her evident misery and exhaustion, her innate elegance remained undiminished.

"You're up quite early," remarked Emily, her surprise evident. "Mr. Olsen just headed out for his morning run, and Mrs. Olsen is still in bed."

Perplexed, Josie took a seat and asked, "Morning run?"

That didn't seem right. Mark had been in poor health in the past, often visiting the hospital. How could he now have the energy for morning jogs?

Noting Josie's confusion, Emily explained, "Yes, Mr. Olsen always has this habit, saying it's a way to stay physically active."

Such a habit must have been cultivated only within the past couple of years.

Josie nursed a splitting headache, gesturing to Emily for a cup of coffee. Her mind started to drift, replaying Justin's words once more.

Something wasn't right. Justin had always been opposed to her going back to the Olsen Residence. Yet yesterday, he seemed oddly indifferent, dodging the issue altogether.

sharp roar of a sports car shattered the silence. She glanced up to see a brand-new Rolls-Royce

sudden return?" Emily's

unmistakably Zach, his purpose evident. Ignoring

delighted to see him. She eased back into her

table, his face twisted in fury. His glare bore into

Josie arched an eyebrow. "And who might

no time as he lunged forward, seizing Josie's arm and forcibly pulling her away. "You've got nerve, returning to the Olsen Residence. I've never seen such shamelessness." Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ Find ɴøᴠel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels

spent the past years training for nothing. She swiftly broke free, pivoting to pin Zach's arm against the table. “All flash and no substance. That won't cut it."

Zach's voice rose to a frantic pitch, "I said let

challenge me." Josie leaned in closer. "Apologize,

sneer contorting

evaded the spittle. "Then don't blame me for not showing

unsure of what to

escalate things with Zach. Sustaining the struggle had

first time I've seen a dog causing chaos in its own backyard," Josie remarked,

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