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."

cold, and they fell into momentary

alcohol and took another sip. "Even I refuse to yield to the Olsen family. They can forget about letting my child continue the family bloodline.

the current generation of the Olsen family, Zach is beyond saving, while Summer is a mess herself. As for Nathan, he settled overseas and

never even wanted to go back in the

identity, you didn't seem so hostile toward the Olsen family. But now, you appear agitated. May I ask why?"

froze, instinctively wanting to evade the question,

admitting he was right about her change

He reached out, clinking his bottle against hers, and said half-jokingly, “I must be overthinking. Don't worry. No matter what happens, you

because I realized their interest in me was purely for their own gain." Josie spoke up before

furrowed his

his wine and sat cross-legged on the bench, gazing

I could always 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 didn't love me at all. All they feel toward me is

her eyes

turned to meet Dexter's deep gaze, a bitter smile on her

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