Josie was taken aback, instinctively pressing her hands against his chest in surprise. "What?"

As they moved closer, their proximity almost led to their bodies touching. Dexter then raised his hand, proceeding to fasten the strap tied around her ankles. His gentle touch sent Josie's heart racing. As she sighed, a fleeting look of disappointment crossed Dexter's features. "Thank you..."

Another thank you.

Dexter released a quiet sigh, taking off his glasses and absentmindedly drumming his fingers against her hand. "They're quite red," he observed. Josie noticed, seeing that it was fairly common for the skin to become reddened and irritated from prolonged high heel wear.

Unbeknownst to her, Dexter was captivated by the sight, his yearning for her intensifying by the moment, reminiscent of a predator poised to strike. However, his next action was to simply retrieve a pair of band-aids from the front seat, offering a practical solution rather than acting on his impulses. The silence that enveloped them felt heavy, prompting Josie to inquire, "What was the discussion with the Olsen family about?"

"It's a trade secret, typically not disclosed to outsiders."

Josie couldn't help but let out a soft chuckle at his evasiveness, albeit she was reluctant to acknowledge it was her family they were talking about. "If you're not going to share, then leave it." Dexter gave her a sidelong glance, continuing his task. "But to my family, such barriers do not apply."

irritated area brought immediate relief, making Josie remark in surprise, "Our agreement for a hundred days isn't up

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on her ankle was firm. "It's a risk-free proposition.

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force pulled her back. His hand found its way to the back of her head,

tried to

his strength. With minimal effort on his

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