Chapter 176 He Rushed Back

In the blink of an eye, a week had gone by. It was time for Josie to have her plaster cast removed. In the early morning. Marilyn had been busy preparing the necessity and

accompanying Josie to the hospital. Meanwhile, Josie sat at the dining table, absentmindedly picking at her breakfast.

Last night, Dexter messaged her, telling her not to wait as he would pull an all-nighter at an important business function. But now it was morning, and he still hadn’t returned.

Didn’t they agree that he would go with her to the hospital?

“What’s the matter, Jo? You look so down. Is something bothering you?” Marilyn noticed Josie’s expression. She was concerned and quickly sat beside her.

Josie mustered a smile, “Oh, it’s nothing. You’ve been taking care of me all this time. Once I fully recover, you’ll have to return to Russell Mansion. I just feel a bit sad about you leaving

so soon.”

Josie’s words brought a smile to Marilyn’s face.

She let out a doting sigh and gently clasped Josie’s hand, saying, “I like you a lot too. But Old Mr. Russell needs someone to look after him back home. I must return to him after leaving him alone for so long.”

understanding the responsibility.

frank, his aloof and distant nature

you. Even if it means reaching for the impossible. Just trust him, Jo. Although it might be challenging at times, just know

Josie’s heart. She nodded gratefully

a nagging worry lingered in Josie’s mind that she might

schedule

decided not to wait any longer

to leave the premises, they spotted Dexter’s Porsche approaching from a distance.

rushed towards the car

the fatigue evident in his furrowed brows, as if he hadn’t slept all night, Dexter’s weariness dissipated when he saw Josie. He beamed and said, “You shouldn’t be running with your injury.”

did you come back so late?” Josie ignored his scrutiny and

on

sniffed, “And you’ve been

Just a bit.”

to pressure him into drinking. On the contrary, these people should

and motioned for her to get in, “Come on in. We

she was overjoyed as her anticipation was

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