Chapter 176 He Rushed Back

In the blink of an eye, a week had gone by. It was time for Josie to have her plaster cast removed. In the early morning. Marilyn had been busy preparing the necessity and

accompanying Josie to the hospital. Meanwhile, Josie sat at the dining table, absentmindedly picking at her breakfast.

Last night, Dexter messaged her, telling her not to wait as he would pull an all-nighter at an important business function. But now it was morning, and he still hadn’t returned.

Didn’t they agree that he would go with her to the hospital?

“What’s the matter, Jo? You look so down. Is something bothering you?” Marilyn noticed Josie’s expression. She was concerned and quickly sat beside her.

Josie mustered a smile, “Oh, it’s nothing. You’ve been taking care of me all this time. Once I fully recover, you’ll have to return to Russell Mansion. I just feel a bit sad about you leaving

so soon.”

Josie’s words brought a smile to Marilyn’s face.

She let out a doting sigh and gently clasped Josie’s hand, saying, “I like you a lot too. But Old Mr. Russell needs someone to look after him back home. I must return to him after leaving him alone for so long.”

nodded, understanding the

your relationship with Dex has evolved. He’s not someone who articulates or easily acknowledges his feelings. To be frank, his aloof and distant nature makes it even harder for him to fall in love.” Marilyn said earnestly. Josie muttered in her heart, ‘But he has someone special in his heart, someone he

the most important thing. Don’t worry, when he likes you, go above and beyond to please you. Even if it means reaching for the impossible. Just trust him, Jo. Although it might

in Josie’s heart. She nodded gratefully and said, “Thanks, Marilyn,

nagging worry lingered in Josie’s mind that she might disappoint Marilyn’s

running behind schedule for her hospital appointment, Josie

not to

about to leave the premises, they spotted Dexter’s Porsche approaching from a distance. Marilyn

as she

he hadn’t slept all night, Dexter’s weariness dissipated when he saw Josie. He beamed and said, “You

late?” Josie ignored his scrutiny

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sniffed, “And

“Mm. Just a bit.”

his status, not many people dared to pressure him into drinking. On the contrary, these people should count their blessings that he didn’t chug booze down on them

for her to get in, “Come on in. We should head

nodded eagerly. After waiting all morning, she was overjoyed

had to wait in line.

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