How shameless!

Josie shot him a look that was meant to be reproachful, yet her eyes, dancing with a blend of shyness and apprehension, unwittingly conveyed more allure than admonition at that instant, exuding an irresistible charm.

As she withdrew her hand, an impromptu query crossed her mind. "Has that car accident left any lasting effects on your heart?”

At this juncture, Dexter's attention appeared to slightly diminish. His response, delivered in a tone straddling the line between sincerity and jest, was ambiguous, "No, the impact you've had on it is far more significant."

Unable to contain herself, Josie lightly slapped him on his body, her action more playful than punitive. In her movement, she inadvertently grazed his delicate area.

Dexter's brow knitted, a quiet hiss escaping him. He grabbed her hand again, his voice a low caution, "Be careful with your movements." Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ FɪndNøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

The realization of her accidental contact sent a flush of warmth across Josie. She knew she couldn't linger any longer, "I really need to leave now!"

She hastened out of the car, the cool embrace of the night air alleviating the heat on her cheeks as she made her exit.

her return. She halted, momentarily frozen, before a wave of embarrassment overcame her, wishing she could vanish into thin

D*mn it, Dexter!

scrutinized Josie from head to toe before

approached,

to meet her, worried she might lose her

stepped forward to inform, "Your friend departed a while ago; she mentioned she would contact you later." Josie

silence lingered between them, momentarily thickening

stared out the window, seemingly engrossed in the passing view. Josie observed her for a moment before deciding to initiate conversation, "Thank you for your help today. Without it, clearing my name would have

tarnished your reputation. Have you considered why Ava chose to forfeit her own

"It's likely that someone present intimidated

with a nod of affirmation. "If that's the case, why didn't you confront

sown among our younger members

you, but rather you who provided assistance to us, Leanne. It was always

anyone catching the fleeting shadow of discomfort

apparent Claudia was steering Josie in

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