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.

face full of remorse and frustration. Her mood was at an

her eyes wide open, Josie watched as Juliette transformed from a self-reliant CEO to a cautious little girl. Her

"Actually, it was enough to deliver the herbal

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

was taken aback. "He already said it wasn't

to mention getting his clothes dirty. He doesn't even let anyone touch

could be considered a

Josie could stop her, she watched,

phone on the table conveniently lit up, displaying a message from Dexter. It

akin to a secret affair, even though it was clearly not the case.

space of its own. Josie silently pushed open the door,

in his arms were prominently defined, with the lines of his back extending downward, disappearing into the hidden contours of his waist. His black trousers, cinched

back still bore faint traces of scratches, hinting at the intensity of the encounter

shirt?" she

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