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?”

shocked by his question. “Why do you ask?”

chores downstairs, but they had all disappeared. Josie and Dexter were the only ones in the room.

space.

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 for him,” Dexter explained casually. “You met him alone a few times. Are you sure you never felt anything for

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

did not respond.

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

She was asleep when they shared the bed previously. However, she

him and shouted, “Have you known Arnold for a long time? Can you tell me about

at her warningly. Josie faltered and glanced elsewhere before saying. “Dex…”

her shoulder, holding her

entered the master bedroom and breathed a sigh of relief. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean

took off his jacket and entered the bathroom straight away. Soon, sounds of running water came from the bathroom. Josie had no choice but to pace the room

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