Chapter 157 He Loved Someone

Josie breathed a sigh of relief when she realized it was easier to talk to Dexter than she expected.

She watched him place another slice of orange in his mouth and asked, “Is it sweet?”

Juice burst from the orange slice as he chewed, but it was not as sweet as the smile before him. He nodded slightly and answered, “It’s okay.”

Josie sensed he had moved closer and rushed to maintain distance between them. “Let me peel another one for you.”

Dexter reached out and grabbed her wrist, stopping her. “I have enough.”

Josie froze immediately and looked at his hand on hers. She quickly pulled her hand away and considered briefly before saying, “Dexter, I didn’t arrange to meet with Arnold that day. He cornered me. I will try my best to avoid him from now on.”

She had pondered about the matter and thought she needed to explain it.

Dexter placed the last slice of orange in his mouth and asked, “Do you like him?”

by

and Dexter were the only ones in the

space.

known throughout Wavery as a womanizer. He seems respectable, well-mannered, and capable, so he has no problem getting any woman he wants. Furthermore, any woman. he interacted with couldn’t help falling

hands, revealing the intricate lines on her palms. “Sounds like I should

not respond.

once,” Josie answered firmly. “Although Arnold seems admirable, I keep feeling that his gentleness is only a mask he shows the world. In actuality, he is hiding his greed beneath that mask. Moreover, he approached me intending to exploit

She was asleep when they shared the

you known Arnold for a long

paused immediately and glared at her warningly. Josie faltered and glanced elsewhere before

his brow and placed a hand on her shoulder, holding her slightly,

breathed a sigh of relief. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean

Soon, sounds of running water

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