Chapter 82

Chapter 82

Ethan's earlier restraint and consideration seemed to give Josephine an unexpected

h the weight of her frustrations seeking release.

she found herself blurting out an invitation before she had time to think it louise of security, Coupled with t

Gripping the steering wheel tightly, Ethan hesitated. "I-"

Before he could finish, Josephine cut him off. "I was jolong."

Regret surged through her almost immediately. She had just finalized her divorce, and now she was inviting a single man-a dangerously attractive one-for a late-night drink. She couldn't shake the feeling that her decision was utterly reckless. Josephine bit her lip in frustration, chastising herself silently.

He smiled and said, "I know you were joking. No need to feel

to the hotel

should head home and rest. When we're back in Sunvale tomorrow, I'll help you

Josephine smiled. "Goodnight."

her. The warmth of the simple phrase lingered,

stayed where he was, watching her

night, sleep eluded

peeked through the curtains, she was still awake. Since her moning flight was already booked,

as she stifled another yawn, dragging her luggage downstairs with

fatigue, she called Nadine. The first and second attempt went unanswered with growing frustration, she called a third time. An automated voice informed her coldly, "The number you have dialed is switched off." Her fury boiled over,

the night before, yet now

Josephine dialed Zayn next.

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