Chapter 701 Clinging to the Photograph

Before leaving the studio, Josie countered Laura’s assumption. “Do I really care about him? I wouldn’t have even cared if he were on the brink of death!”

Recalling the times Arnold had played games with her, her anger was palpable.

Back at Mason Garden, Paul was seated at the dining table, engrossed in his meal. Spotting Josie’s return, Julie hastened to take her coat. “Madam, you’re back so soon.”

“Yes, just had to handle some minor matters.” Josie approached the table, casting a glance at her father’s meal. “What’s on the menu?”

Her attention shifted as she noticed her father clutching a photograph frame tightly, his gaze distant. “Dad? What’s that you’re holding onto? Dad?”

Extending her hand, she gently shook her father’s arm, snapping him out of his reverie. “It’s your photograph, Jo.”

Josie was taken aback. “Photograph? Which photograph?” She couldn’t recall placing any framed photo of herself.

Julie approached with a concerned expression. “…Madam, since you left, he’s been holding onto that photograph, insisting it’s yours. I’ve tried explaining, but he wouldn’t listen.”

reliable since his recovery, and moments of confusion weren’t uncommon. She hadn’t

  1. it.

“What photograph?”

whispered

to take the

to the photo, refusing to release it, his frustration mounting. “What are you saying? This is

anxiety intensified. “It’s not me! I’m right here

trying to snatch the photo from him. His eyes appeared unfocused, and

force, but her attempt led to a fall as she

the floor with a snap as the frame

broken frame revealed the picture

little girl. For some inexplicable reason, a wave of sorrow washed over her. She drew nearer, wanting to retrieve the picture,

as she

sight of blood snapped Paul back to reality. He trembled, rushing to support Josie. “Jo!

Josie remained motionless.

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