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.

His calm and composed demeanor had disappeared, and his deep eyes narrowed into an icy cold glare when he

dawned upon her. There was no meaning attached to his help. To him, she was only as significant as the grass by the street that would never amount

Marilyn called her

tight–lipped smile and replied, “Alright, I’ll

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

Dexter? After accepting the reality, Josie summoned up a

out a sigh

know what’s the

on the spot. “She’s Leanne. She grew up with Dex and was

girl if she’s receiving

Mr. Russell avoided revealing too much about

were childhood friends. But why did she end up disappearing? And why did she look

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