Chapter 73 A Substitute

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Marilyn went upstairs to find her. As she didn’t see Josie in the main bedroom, she went into the study to look for her. When she finally arrived, she was startled at the sight of Josie, whose features were all clouded into a shape of despair and disappointment.

Marilyn was flustered to see her in that state. She slowly approached her and said, “Josie, Dex has already left the house. I’ll call a taxi to send you back home: Is that okay?”

Josie closed her eyes. She had too much pride to drop her dignity.

She believed he would let his guard down and show care and patience to her. She also thought that he would be the one to save her whenever she was in danger, proving that she was someone special to him.

But she misunderstood him.

Dexter was wise beyond his years, and nothing could bring him down as he faced his problems fearlessly. With his intellect, it would take a few lifetimes to be up to par with him. Josie assumed that he only helped her out of kindness.

Everything seemed clear as day to Josie as she pondered over his actions.

and composed demeanor had disappeared, and his deep eyes narrowed into

no meaning attached to his help. To him, she was only as significant

Marilyn called her

her lips into a tight–lipped smile and

the Russell Mansion, Old Mr. Russell fidgeted as he mulled over his thoughts before finally speaking up, “Kid, it must’ve been hard for you, but it’ll get better over time. Dex

she have a future with Dexter? After accepting the reality, Josie summoned up a smile, saying, “Grandpa, I’m not having a hard time. I understand it’s hard

out

I know what’s the girl’s

the point, putting Old Mr. Russell on the spot. “She’s Leanne. She grew up with Dex and was kind and considerate

must be a nice girl if she’s receiving such

Josie recalled the face of the girl in the photo. As she noticed how Old Mr. Russell avoided revealing too much about the girl,

she end up disappearing?

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