Following the sound of the door shutting gently behind her, Josie made her way out of the seclusion of the small room.

As she had anticipated, Mark was still vigilant, his eyes, aged yet observant, locked onto her. A wave of guilt washed over Josie, prompting her to unconsciously massage the back of her neck as she questioned, "What's with that look?"

"Had an argument?"

His understanding was clear without further explanation.

With a sense of resignation, Josie pulled up a chair and took a seat, admitting, "You could say that."

Mark's gaze carried a silent warning as he broached a sensitive topic, "He sought me out to discuss the matter of the child."

"What did he say?"

"What do you think?"

At a loss, Josie was aware that Dexter held her opinions in high regard, yet she hadn't anticipated he would take the initiative to consult Mark directly.

"I asked him three crucial questions, do you want to know?"

"Just go ahead," she encouraged, her curiosity piqued.

if he desires reconciliation with you?" In the event of reconciliation, how should he refer to you? As Josie, or perhaps Liana? And if all decisions

sure to stir a whirlwind of controversy. These questions undeniably left her searching for

inquiring softly, "What was his

filled with a mixture of sighs and a hint of

was a gesture of our leniency. The decision to give your child the Olsen surname

conveyed his concern, "In the coming years, upon my departure from this world, the Olsen family will lack its pillar. Your path will not be easy, irrespective of your desire

deepened upon hearing his earnest words, and the mention of his eventual passing

realize," Mark continued, "the underlying dangers beneath

words

a significant look, Mark added, "When you find the opportunity,

guard by the request, Josie hesitated, "S-She's a shy

a fearsome creature; simply

not what I

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the time Josie arrived

transitioned into a sun-drenched afternoon, characteristic of the. autumn season. The air was alive

escorted to the inner quarters by

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