Chapter 157 He Loved Someone

Josie breathed a sigh of relief when she realized it was easier to talk to Dexter than she expected.

She watched him place another slice of orange in his mouth and asked, “Is it sweet?”

Juice burst from the orange slice as he chewed, but it was not as sweet as the smile before him. He nodded slightly and answered, “It’s okay.”

Josie sensed he had moved closer and rushed to maintain distance between them. “Let me peel another one for you.”

Dexter reached out and grabbed her wrist, stopping her. “I have enough.”

Josie froze immediately and looked at his hand on hers. She quickly pulled her hand away and considered briefly before saying, “Dexter, I didn’t arrange to meet with Arnold that day. He cornered me. I will try my best to avoid him from now on.”

She had pondered about the matter and thought she needed to explain it.

Dexter placed the last slice of orange in his mouth and asked, “Do you like him?”

he sounded casual, Josie was shocked by his

with household chores downstairs, but they had all disappeared. Josie and Dexter were the only ones in the room. Their voices sounded hollow

space.

respectable, well-mannered, and capable, so he has no problem getting any woman he wants. Furthermore, any woman. he interacted with couldn’t help falling for him,” Dexter explained casually. “You met him alone a few times.

the intricate lines on her palms. “Sounds like I

Dexter did not respond.

a mask he shows the world. In actuality, he is hiding his greed beneath that mask. Moreover, he approached me intending to exploit me. I’m afraid of him

stiffened again. She was asleep when they shared the bed previously.

“Have you known Arnold for a long time?

immediately and glared at her warningly.

furrowed his brow and placed a hand on her shoulder, holding her

entered the master bedroom and breathed a sigh of relief. “I’m sorry. I didn’t

off his jacket and entered the bathroom straight away. Soon, sounds of running water came from the

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

Comments ()

0/255