They were outside. Dexter's lips were tightly pressed together as he let her go. The warmth in his hands dissipated, leaving an emptiness in his heart.

"If you have no objections to this name, pick a day, and Mr. Peeple will take you to handle the procedures."

Josie had never given Grape a formal name. First, she felt Grape was still young, and second, she couldn't think of any nice-sounding names herself. The one Dexter chose was not bad. But.....

"Let's talk about it later. I need to think it over."

She hadn't decided whether to settle down in Wavery.

Dexter saw her hesitate, seemingly wanting to say something. Just then, Josie's phone suddenly rang. She checked the caller ID. It was Juliette.

He frowned while Josie smirked and turned to answer the call. "Juliette."

"How are you? I sent someone to the Olsen family to inquire, and I haven't heard from you. Are you okay?"

Josie stared at her toes, saying she was fine and thanking her for her concern.

"It's a relief that you're okay. It was quite a scare. Those people were incredibly audacious. But I heard that the Olsen family has already taken care of it. Is that so?"

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