Josie felt uneasy throughout the journey due to the dream. Sitting beside Dexter, she didn’t know where to place her hand and was experiencing shortness of breath.

After settling some tasks on his phone, Dexter looked at the bracelet on Josie’s wrist. “You’re getting more

used to it now.”

Realizing what Dexter was talking about, Josie pointed at the ring on his ring finger. “You too. Practice makes perfect.”

Following that was a suffocating silence.

As soon as they reached Russell Mansion, Josie immediately got out of the car because she couldn’t stay beside Dexter anymore. However, she walked too fast and accidentally sprained her left ankle. She lost her balance and nearly fell to the ground.

“Ah!”

“What’s the hurry?” At that very second, Dexter supported her waist with his strong arm and pulled her into his

arms.

Josie was stunned to see Dexter’s worried look. She quickly pulled away from his arms and muttered, “I–I’m okay.”

cheerful voice emerged from the entrance. “What a sweet

waved her hands and wanted to explain, but Dexter pulled her back into his arms and said, “Grandpa, Jo accidentally sprained her ankle.

them and ordered Marilyn to retrieve the ointment. Dexter carried Josie in his arms and strode into the house. Josie subconsciously encircled his

walk on my

if you want to fall down.” Dexter frowned

didn’t dare to say

placed her on the couch, Marilyn brought the first–aid kit and passed the ointment to Dexter. “Are

was worried sick. “Shall we send you to

amused. “I’m fine, Grandpa. It’s just a minor

ointment on his hand before massaging Josie’s ankle. Josie’s ankle was so thin that he could easily encircle it with one hand. He paused his hand momentarily on Josie’s ankle

was due to psychological effects; the pain

ankle.

Josie’s gaze, Dexter lifted his eyes and reprimanded her, “You should be more

Josie felt like a child being reprimanded by her father after committing a

always speaks like this. He seems to be angry but is actually worried about you. He’s angry because

an inquisitive gaze at Dexter, but the latter didn’t

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