"Was there ever a time when he didn't?"

Indeed, it was the truth.

Dexter let out a light laugh. "You're quite the charmer."

"Same to you."

To get to Josie, one inevitably had to go through Dexter. So, in reality, Morgan was actually there for him.

He glanced at the elegantly draped dress on the floor, remarking, "That dress was a good choice for you."

"Yet, no matter the appeal of the attire, it's pointless without someone to admire it."

The expensive designer dress, barely worn for a few hours, lay abandoned, its worth diminished.

Dexter appeared to exhale softly, caressing her cheek. "I promise to compensate you soon."

Josie's internal turmoil began to subside. She playfully demanded, "I expect something even more exquisite next time."

"Of course.'

Beneath the lamp's cozy illumination, the distance between them seemed to vanish. Gone were the days of withheld emotions and silence; they had matured, understanding the importance of clearing up misunderstandings.

they occupied in each other's lives,

his gaze linger, Josie grew slightly uneasy. "It's late; you should head out,"

out of the blue, is there something on your mind?" His fingers wove

wanting to divulge the truth behind the invitation. "No reason, really. I just needed company for

Morgan? He

mix of irritation and embarrassment prompted her to punch him lightly, scolding, "Don't test your luck!" Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ

was immediate. "You've missed me, haven't

she insisted. "Mark's outside. He won't

hurt." He sought

his age, his plea was childlike, reluctant to leave

leave if

"Yeah."

"Maybe... I've missed you

and red ears. "A bit is plenty,"

hand ventured

overwhelming, his breath heavy upon her. Cornered, Josie found herself silent, succumbing to

lingering,

"Mm..."

Josie to her senses, pushing him back with firmness. "Stop, this isn't right..." She realized, almost out of breath, that

don't have to worry about Juliette. I've clarified things with her, and it's settled." Josie hesitantly acknowledged, "I've never been overly concerned about

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