The Russell residence was mostly composed of ancient-style courtyard buildings, one nested within another, with a vast expanse of land that seemed endless.

Under the moonlight, the bright yellow tiles shone with exceptional brilliance.

Josie was carried into the main house's room, which was crowded with people. Dexter carefully placed her on the bed. "She's allergic to alcohol and had quite a bit. Take a look at her."

The doctor who had been waiting by immediately bent down to diagnose her. Red rashes had appeared on her arms, and she couldn't resist the urge to scratch them.

Dexter held her down.

"It's a mild alcohol allergy, nothing serious. I'll prescribe some medicine for her to take."

"Why isn't she awake then?" Dexter's brow furrowed tightly.

The doctor was momentarily stunned, finding it hard to imagine that this was the main figure of the Russell family. He smiled. "Worry often clouds judgement. She's merely drunk. Some hangover remedy should do the trick."

Only then did Dexter's tightly furrowed brow relax.

When Moses returned with Grape, Dexter was standing in the small kitchen, cooking a pot of soup.

to the report, Dexter didn't

and soup was delivered to Josie's room. She was asleep, with Grape

tired from staying up

Dexter reached out. "Come."

obediently lay on his shoulder and whispered, "Will

course, now

He cradled her in the corridor for some time, soothing her with sweet words. Once she fell asleep, he carefully carried her into the room

Josie had already sobered up quite a bit. She was half-leaning on the bed, gazing

aren't you eating after waking

stepped forward, a hint of amusement

to see Mr. Russell angry and Dexter putting a

have been kept quiet, so don't worry. It

bowl of hangover soup to her

that night, offering no resistance. She drank sip by sip, and the burning sensation in her chest indeed

me as they received some internal news and want to put me in my place.

conscious, she still managed to hear the

to sober her up, he tried to feed her

told him?" Josie

the Olsen family, he'll show his sincerity. If they want you to endure such grievances, then there's

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