Dexter departed with an air of conclusiveness, leaving all the documents untouched. However, the sheer determination and coldness in his departure didn't escape Juliette's notice, signaling his anger.

"Dexter..."

Amidst the romantic glow of the candlelight dinner, she seemed especially solitary. Watching his figure fade away, she felt a sharp ache in her heart and whispered softly, "If winning her back proves impossible, could you perhaps consider turning back to me?"

But he was out of earshot, behaving in a manner that was uncharacteristically indifferent.

Josie was on the verge of irritation.

It had been twenty minutes since the waiter had presented the last course, and there was still no sign of Dexter.

Twenty minutes earlier, Josie had sent a message to inquire if he was still tied up. His prompt reply suggested he was wrapping things up and encouraged her to go ahead and order, promising to join her momentarily as soon as the meal was ready.

It was quite unusual for one to suggest their guest start the meal solo.

Yet, Josie complied with his request. His promises were seldom broken, reserved only for moments when he was genuinely caught up.

with a table laden with dishes, Josie wondered whether the

wearing thin, any feelings of nostalgia dissipating.

lost its flavor to her. Her eyes continually wandered outside, hoping

the door was followed by an

advance. She shot a brief, dismissive

to one of surprise, momentarily furrowing her brows.

leaned against the doorway with a casual stance, a mischievous smile playing on his lips, a stark

in and took a seat across from her. "Seems like you're not really enjoying your solo dinner, ordering so

aimlessly moved her

you should be curious about why I ended up running

"Who did you ask?"

know me that

I've got a good sense of who you are," Josie said, barely

undeterred by

the utensils Dexter was supposed to use, commenting, "Seems like you

chopsticks aside. "Did I say you

it? Besides, the person you're waiting for isn't coming,"

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