“It must have been the mosquitoes.”

Dexter glanced at her neck for a few seconds before standing up. Josie panicked as she watched him walk away. She feared he would discover something.

However, all he did was get a first aid box and search through it for an ointment.

Josie leaned down slightly, allowing him to rub some ointment on her neck with his fingers. gently. “Have you finished dealing with the matter at the studio?”

There was nothing for her to do in the first place, but she played along and replied, “Yes, it’s done.”

“I’m thinking of spending the afternoon with you.” Dexter noticed strands of her hair were. split. It seemed someone had pulled on them. The knowledge ignited the anger within him.

Josie took great pride in her long hair and always used the best shampoo and treatment products. Dexter also felt she looked best with long hair. However, someone had pulled her hair, causing strands to break off.

“It’s all right. I can deal with it by myself.” Josie did not notice anything strange about Dexter’s demeanor.

Then, Dexter pulled his hand away and gripped the bottle of ointment. “It’s winter. You should get enough rest and avoid going out as much as possible.”

and thought he was afraid she would find out about the

and replied, “What about you? Are you done

their gazes met, neither could understand the other’s

to face her, but Josie could not bear the secrecy and

waited for her

not say anything. She wanted to ask him about something but did

her and looked into her eyes. However, his phone suddenly rang. He answered it immediately and listened to the caller

He turned to Josie.

the words. “What’s

voice to fill the room. “Carter Group hid the matter and dealt with everything within

Arnold to cover up such a good chance for

as he said, “He used the New Year

Russell… I found out who

her eyes slightly upon hearing

of the studio

was no hiding her collaboration with Carter Group once Dexter learned. about

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