The front entrance was swarming with people, so they had to exit through the back door, which was much quieter. The crabapple trees in the courtyard were in full bloom.

Morgan lightly grasped her hand. "Your hands are cold. There's no need to pretend."

Josie's face was as pale as a sheet, and it felt as if a slow knife was gently slicing through his flesh. The pain was unbearable.

She had thought that the shadows of two years ago were all in the past, that she would never feel their weight again in this lifetime. But that wasn't the case. Those shadows were still lurking deep within her heart, ready to surge up with overwhelming pain at the slightest touch.

So that's one once bitten, twice shy means.

She didn't feel like responding, yet as she turned the corner, she unexpectedly ran into a couple.

The crowd was bustling with people, yet when she looked over, it seemed as if his face was the only one that was distinct. One glance and it was impossible to forget.

He had lost weight, yet his charm remained undiminished.

The woman beside him was petite and clever, but her face was mature, her gaze steady. Together, they looked particularly well-matched.

Dexter and Josie locked eyes for a few seconds, then he naturally looked away, focusing on Morgan.

initiative to greet, "Mr.

the woman beside him. "This is Mr. Morgan Bastille, the CEO of Eccentric Corporation, whose reputation has recently soared in Wavery."

heard this name

nodded as well, a smile gracing his features. "Mr. Russell, congratulations. You've

playfully. "How sincere you are

Morgan burst into laughter.

She felt almost suffocated and then heard Selena ask, "You must

address left Josie somewhat at a loss.

I'm a few years older than you, so it isn't rude for me to call you

I've never met you before,

you'll continue to

tightly. It was hard not to see this as a provocation.

again, Ms. Quiroz." With that, she passed by

her figure was resolute. Morgan paused slightly. "Dexter, you did

walked

the paths here, not knowing where they led.

aimlessly forward when hurried footsteps

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