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.”

Her father’s memory had become less reliable since his recovery, and moments of confusion weren’t uncommon. She hadn’t paid much attention

  1. it.

“What photograph?”

in, and whispered something into

moved forward, intending to take the photo away. “Dad, give

his frustration mounting. “What are

right here

snatch the photo from him. His

attempt led to a fall as she stumbled

her father’s grasp, landing on the floor with a snap as the frame shattered.

revealed the

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

held concern as she exclaimed worriedly, “Madam, be careful!”

of blood snapped Paul back to reality. He trembled, rushing to support Josie. “Jo! What are you doing? Get up

Josie remained motionless.

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255