Chapter 555 Let’s Pretend We Don’t Know Each Other

At the end of the corridor, two women stood facing each other, enveloped in an unusual atmosphere. Josie lowered her head and spoke first, “Mrs. Hadey, I apologize for ruining Summer’s birthday banquet that day.”

Claudia examined her closely, unable to accept the fact that this soft-spoken woman before her was her daughter’s rival in love and Dexter’s wife.

“You’ve taken me by surprise,” she responded coldly.

Josie nodded in agreement, “I am equally surprised.”

Claudia’s gaze fell upon the beaded Buddhist bracelet on Josie’s wrist, her thoughts indiscernible under her mask of a dignified woman.

“Dexter has treated you well,” Claudia stated plainly.

Josie hesitated for a moment. “Well…perhaps,” she spoke uncertainly, as even Josie herself was uncertain of Dexter’s feelings.

“That child has grown up under my care. He is naturally distant, so if he treats you this well, it means you are someone he truly cares about,” Claudia said with bitterness. “I’m not surprised that he chose to marry

you.”

her appearance. She explained, “I know I bear a resemblance to your missing daughter and Dexter and she shared a special

Leanne’s mother, Josie immediately understood that Claudia had lived in the

have caused even greater

Hadey. Please, do everything you can to keep him

her gaze, Claudia sighed. “Once Laura has fully

a

may still cross paths in Wavery, but let’s pretend we don’t know each other,” Claudia

replied, her voice steady despite the

collect her thoughts. Taking a moment to compose herself, she

with an annoyed tone, “Dexter, can you

audacity to defend someone other than himself.

Don’t Know

would be great if he

one who crossed

on him that Josie held

force a smile, Dexter reached out and held Josie’s hand. “What did she say

transpired during the past two

her reluctance, Dexter didn’t push for further

voice, Dexter then asked. “What are

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