Josie's first instinct was to pull her hand back, while Dexter's immediate reaction was to tighten his grip on her hand. They both remained in a standoff, rooted to the spot.

A moment later, Dexter was the first to regain his composure. He slowly dropped her hand. "I didn't mean to scare you."

The familiar pang of forlornness and pity returned. Josie lowered her gaze, instinctively wanting to flee. "I'll be leaving." Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ ꜰindNʘvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

She feared that if she lingered any longer, she wouldn't be able to contain her overwhelming sympathy.

But before she had walked far, a thought struck her. She turned around and asked, "Where are you staying with Grape now?"

Dexter stood under the streetlight. "At Russell Mansion, so there's no need to worry."

Josie nodded and made her way back to the house with the housekeeper.

How foolish I was to think that he would return to Mason Garden. That place is likely somewhere no one would ever wish to step foot in.

It was only after she had arrived at her room and looked out through the window that she realized she had a clear view of Dexter's car from there. He hadn't left but was still standing in the same spot, gazing in the direction of the Olsen Residence.

walked out from the side and

a nod of acknowledgment before he finally

the loneliness he suffered in the two years she was away from

day, Laura had a custom-made evening dress delivered specially for her. "No matter what, your identity is there

tailored to flatter the wearer's

brand. Back when Rachel was still around, the Olsen family threw her a birthday party, during which they wore

that moment, both Claudia and Mark were also there. The latter didn't

and is also your favorite color," Mark commented. It seemed like he knew Josie well, but the latter wasn't as happy

to wear

okay. There are plenty of other

expression dulled as well. However, Josie took the gown from her. "Anyway, it

shot her a grateful look. "Go and change

Olsen family appeared calm on the surface, it was actually filled with signs of an

after changing, she suddenly

already that you even want to parade Josie around in public now? Do you really believe your status is so high that no one can

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