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.

report, Dexter didn't turn around. "Understood. You can

She

from staying up too

Dexter reached out. "Come."

and whispered, "Will Mommy still be here when I wake up

course, now go

moonlight, the man's figure lost its harshness, becoming gentle and lively. 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 and tenderly tucked her into

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

you eating after waking

forward, a hint of amusement twinkling in his dark

and Dexter putting a child to sleep. It's quite

received the information last minute. Those in the know have been kept

sat beside her, lifting a bowl of hangover soup to her lips. "Drink

was especially compliant that night, offering no resistance. She drank sip

family is putting pressure on me as they received some internal news and want to put me in my place. Laura

not fully conscious, she still managed to hear the gist

tried to feed her the soup, but she refused to open her mouth.

him?"

the Olsen family, he'll show his sincerity. If they want

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