A spoonful of soup was brought to Dexter's lips, but he couldn't dodge it in time, and it promptly spilled onto his shirt.

The atmosphere tensed up for a few seconds, and it wasn't without awkwardness.

A flicker of stiffness crossed Juliette's face, yet she promptly pulled out a tissue to wipe for him. "I'm sorry. My mistake."

In the midst of their intimate interaction, Dexter pursed his lips and gently grasped her wrist, saying, "Don't worry. I'll go clean up."

"I'll go with you, Dexter."

Dexter's voice was deep and stern. "Juliette, I've told you I'll go by myself."

Juliette pursed her lips, much like a child who had made a mistake.

Dexter glanced at Josie, gave her a nod, then rose from the dining table and headed for the washroom.

depart, her face full of remorse and frustration. Her mood

watched as Juliette transformed from a self-reliant CEO to a cautious little girl. Her feelings were incredibly mixed. She sighed and comforted

but I was too impulsive." Juliette shook her head. "Actually, it was enough to deliver the herbal tonics. Why should I care whether he ate it or

Stay here for a moment. I'll go out and buy him a new

"He already said

this person is my friend, he's still a director at Russell Group. Plus, he has mysophobia. Not to mention getting his clothes dirty. He doesn't even let anyone touch his

could be considered a different form

watched, wide-eyed,

conveniently lit up, displaying a

washroom, then in the direction of the shop's entrance, inexplicably feeling a thrill akin to a secret affair, even though it was clearly not the case. Forget it. I also have some questions to ask,

the door, and what immediately caught her eye was the broad silhouette

defined, with the lines of his back extending

still bore faint traces of scratches, hinting at

shirt?"

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