Dexter settled down beside her, effortlessly popping the cap off the bottle with a swift, sharp movement. The cap clattered onto the ground. He then handed her one of the bottles, saying, "It's Jägermeister. The alcohol content isn't high, so it won't get you drunk."

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He was right about the alcohol content, but the taste was harsh, causing irritation in her throat and triggering a coughing fit that persisted for a while.

Dexter looked at her affectionately, as if observing his pet kitten throwing a tantrum.

"Why did you come here?" she asked.

Dexter, too, took a sip of wine. "You'd usually come looking for Grape first thing whenever you visit the Russell Mansion, but you didn't today. Also, you wouldn't drop by unless you were feeling down."

She had to admit he knew her like the back of his hand. "You already know, huh?"

"Mr. Peeple has always been fast when it comes to disseminating information."

was cold, and they

grown accustomed to the taste of the alcohol and took another sip. "Even I refuse to yield to the

is beyond saving, while Summer is a mess herself. As for Nathan, he settled overseas and the chances of him returning to Wavery are slim. It's no wonder that you're Claudia's

bother asking about my opinion? I never even wanted to go back in

her agitation. "Two years ago, when you reclaimed your identity, you didn't seem so hostile toward the Olsen family. But now, you appear agitated. May I ask why?" Dexter was

to evade the question, remaining silent for

of admitting he was

against hers, and said half-jokingly, “I must be overthinking.

realized their interest in me was purely for their own gain."

his brows slightly.

sat cross-legged on the bench, gazing up at

find an excuse for them, saying that they were deceived, that they had no other choice. But later, when I reclaimed my identity, I realized they really

eyes as she

deep gaze, a bitter smile on her lips.

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