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.”

nodded, understanding the responsibility.

I’ve seen how your relationship with Dex has evolved. He’s not someone who articulates or easily acknowledges his feelings. To be frank, his aloof and distant nature makes it even

you, and that’s the most important thing. Don’t worry, when he likes you, go above and beyond to please you. Even if it means reaching for the impossible. Just trust him, Jo. Although it might be challenging at times, just know that everything will work out. If possible, please bear with his occasional bouts of anger.”

Josie’s heart. She nodded gratefully and said, “Thanks, Marilyn,

mind that she might disappoint Marilyn’s expectations and

running behind schedule for her hospital appointment,

wait any

about to leave the premises, they spotted Dexter’s Porsche approaching from a distance. Marilyn exclaimed, “There! Dex is

a flicker of joy illuminated Josie’s eyes as she rushed

Dexter’s weariness dissipated when

so late?” Josie

went on throughout the

sniffed, “And you’ve

Just a

people should count their blessings that he didn’t

car door and motioned for her to get in, “Come on in. We should head

waiting all morning, she was

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