Josie sat on the beach and hugged her knees while gathering her courage to speak. "Claudia told me that you arranged for the doctor that day. They asked me to... invite you for a meal. Are you free?" Silence prevailed on the other end of the line for a few seconds before Dexter uttered, "They asked you to?"

"Uh, I mean I wanted to invite you out for a meal!"

After Josie spoke, her courage seemed to abandon her. She waited anxiously for a response from the other end. She thought she heard a soft laugh from the other side, and instantly, her face flushed a deep shade of red.

"Forget about it."

She was about to hang up.

"Where?" Dexter asked.

"What?"

"Where are we having our meal?"

Josie's lips swiftly curled up. "I'll send you the exact location. How does tomorrow night sound?"

Dexter gently hummed in agreement.

intensely. She stared at the waves in a daze,

this time, the doctor insisted that he needed complete rest and should not worry about any affairs. Claudia had even made a special effort to bring the bird they kept at home to the hospital. The birdcage was hung

on the sofa, peeling an apple while staring blankly at

Is Mr.

saw Juliette peeking in, her arms

What brings you here?" Josie asked in surprise,

Claudia and Mark with a nod before answering, "I heard Mr. Olsen was hospitalized,

newspaper he was holding. "Ah, you're Logan's daughter. It's been a while, Julie." Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the Find ɴøᴠel.nᴇt website on

last time I saw you,

was a social butterfly, never shy in social settings. Josie pursed her lips, instinctively retreating to the guest area to sit down and brew some

been in recent years? I haven't seen him

He often brings up the stories of when you two were starting your business in

aged, reminiscing

this sentiment, Mark couldn't help but engage

ready, and Josie handed a cup to

warm cup in her hands, her gaze falling

"What's wrong?"

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