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

feelings. To be frank, his aloof and distant nature makes it even harder for him to fall in love.” Marilyn said earnestly. Josie muttered in her heart, ‘But he has

go above and beyond to please you. Even if it means reaching for the impossible. Just trust him, Jo.

advice stirred a bittersweet feeling in Josie’s heart. She

lingered in Josie’s mind that she might disappoint Marilyn’s

behind schedule for

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were about to leave the premises, they spotted Dexter’s Porsche

she rushed towards the car and grabbed

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

come back so late?” Josie ignored his scrutiny and quizzed

business negotiation went on throughout the night,”

“And you’ve been drinking.”

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drinking. On the contrary, these people should count their blessings that he didn’t chug booze down on them and make them

her to get in, “Come on in.

all morning, she was overjoyed as her anticipation was finally

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