Dexter’s Porsche flew fast and smoothly.

Phil’s forehead was covered in sweat. “Ms. Miller, did I say anything wrong just now?”

Ivy crossed her arms in front of her. Her face was gloomy as she answered, “Don’t worry. Just stick to your answer if Mr. Russell asks you the same question. He’s always serious at work. He will not take it personally.”

“I know.” Phil still felt uneasy. “But Josie and Mr. Russell, they seem…”

“No!” Ivy interrupted suddenly. “Mr. Russell doesn’t pick on people. He focuses on the matters itself.”

She could pry into the truth and act as if nothing had happened. But it was different for others. She would not allow anyone else to know Jodie’s relationship with Dexter!

“Okay…”

It was the weekend tomorrow. Jodie did not plan to sleep early. She made supper with Julie to pass the time.

Julie nodded enthusiastically. “Mrs. Russell, you are an expert in the kitchen. It looks delicious.”

family. I lived from hand to mouth, so I

chores. Most of the time, it was Paul who cooked. But Josie did not want Paul

drink she had made into a glass. She glanced outside, but she did not see

does Mr. Russell often come back this late?” She had never seen Dexter come home early after

busy with work. Sometimes, he only gets home in the early morning. Before you moved in, he would sleep in

she did not want to overthink it. She did not like

Dexter was so successful. He worked

winked at her. “You made so many

“Well… That’s quite right…”

to make it up and apologize to him. If it were any

look in Dexter’s eyes

heard the car engine revving into

“Mr. Russell. You’re back.

eyes sparkled with surprise. The dining table was full of exquisite

his head and saw Josie running out of

“You… You’re back.”

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