Chapter 98 Rewards And Compensation

Josie was self–aware and knew he cared not because of who she was but who she resembled–the girl in the photograph.

Dexter let go of her chin. “I didn’t marry you solely for your appearance.”

His cryptic response had Josie chuckle as she mockingly acknowledged her audacity. She gestured towards the bowl. “Aren’t you going to eat the meat?”

“Are you that eager for me to eat it? Did you poison it?” Dexter nonchalantly unbuttoned his cuff.

If I could, I would have done it long ago.”

Dexter glanced at her and casually remarked, “You were quite daring at Heaven on Earth, pouring an entire pack of sleeping pills into the wine. That was a ruthless move.”

Josie’s lips parted in silence surprise. “How did you find out?” She had indeed drugged the wine, hence her eagerness to make Mr. Lane drink it, but she hadn’t anticipated the interruptions.

scheme. It

silent in

I could think of,” Josie explained

you’re my wife,” he suppressed his emotions and continued, just try not

her twenty–plus years of living, which nearly cost her her life, Josie

he had displayed that night, his emotions had dissipated. He appeared calmer than ever, but she missed his rage. Dexter seemed more human–like when he expressed

already healed; it’s just the scar showing. Can’t I return to work?” Josie understood well that missing a day of work meant earning one less

scar would attract too much attention, and people would draw

felt discontented. “Great. My credit was taken away, and my salary was cut in half. The bonus I received wouldn’t even cover the loss here.

fiddling with the chopsticks on the table, he

aback by the

get two ice cream boxes from the fridge.

grew cautious, her eyebrows twitching as she inquired, “What are you doing? You

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