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.

out from the side and murmured

before he finally

to the floor, still unable to imagine the loneliness he suffered in the

"No matter what, your identity

a white gown, perfectly tailored to flatter the wearer's figure, making the designer's

threw

both Claudia and Mark were also there. The latter

commented. It seemed like he knew Josie well, but the latter wasn't

to wear white a

to diffuse the situation. "It's okay. There are plenty of other clothes in the wardrobe. Changing into

gown from her. "Anyway,

shot her a grateful look. "Go

the surface, it was actually filled with

after changing, she suddenly

enough already that you even want to parade Josie around in public now? Do you

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