Chapter 138

Josie fled the Gibson residence in desperation.

Henry did not stop Josie because he expected her to return.

For the first time, Henry hoped Josie would not return.

If Josie made a deal with Samuel because of the Turner family, it could only mean that she had fallen in love with him.

Henry was lying on the couch, his heart pounding.

Reluctantly, he refused to acknowledge Josie’s feelings for Samuel.

Josie had always remained by his side.

He was completely perplexed and unsure how to express his feelings at the time.

Something that had always been close to him suddenly vanished.

Even if he trapped Josie beside him, he couldn’t compensate for the sense of separation between them.

It would only make them colder to each other and drive them further apart.

Meanwhile, Josie chose to visit her rental apartment rather than Samuel. She didn’t know how to approach him.

Jo?”

Josie hid in the safe passage and dialed Samuel’s number.

When Samuel received the call, he answered the phone instantly. Obviously, Samuel had been waiting for Josie’s call.

“Is it true, Samuel, that Henry wants to demolish Santalum Alley and the Gibson residence?” Josie had to force herself to

calm down.

“Did he threaten you with it?” Samuel was a little nervous. He tried to reassure Josie, “Don’t worry. My grandfather stated that he would have someone negotiate with Henry. He’ll take care of it for you.”

“I’m just…” Josie couldn’t bring herself to say anything else. She simply did not want to be involved with Henry any longer.

Deep down, she didn’t believe Henry’s phony remarriage at all.

Henry was n

nothing more than a liar. All he knew was threatening others, and he had no intention of changing his v

ways.

Jo, I’m going to spend the night at the Turner residence. You, too, should get some rest. Be good, Samuel advised Josie, telling her not to worry. He would do his best to resolve the situation.

old house means a lot to Grandpa… Josie

you’re more important. He stated that it makes no difference if the negotiations with Henry fail. He’s already old, so he doesn’t care about it.” Samuel did his best to console Josie so

those events.

than your happiness. Samuel spoke up again when he noticed Josie was silent. He added, “Get plenty of

herself and remained silent for a long time.

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that Lewis didn’t care, it

hard always been good at reading other people’s

mat, she opened the door

Zachary was a very vigilant person, he could

outside the door, they

a little red, and she appeared

aware of that, he

I disturb you?” Josie asked softly.

is your home. Zachary hurriedly stepped away from the

on the couch and

Zachary poured a cup of warm water for her. “What’s the matter?

shook her head.

that, Zachary didn’t ask

here?” Josie hurriedly changed the subject in order to alleviate

decided to go there, she completely forgot that Zachary was

that she had only gone there because she had forgotten he lived there.

all, he had slept beneath the bridge during his most difficult

pick up something. I’ll leave right away afterward” Josie was afraid of disturbing Zachary, so

should spend the night here. I’m heading

are you going now that it’s so late?” Josie was

further. He was worried

nervous about staying in the

he was alone with

as possible. I’ll be

Zachary nodded.

house. Zachary never seemed to touch anything he didn’t need to touch. and everything he touched seemed

there.

Chapter 138

in Hofcaster

aimlessly around the riverbank, waiting

simply didn’t know how to deal

and had been protecting her for ten years. In the end, he would prefer that Josie never learned

was the type of person who was both rotten and unworthy. He had no

the incident would only add to

Josie on the spur of the moment and even living at her

and lit a cigarette with

have any other thoughts or feelings for her,” he

Zachary discarded the cigarette butt in the

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