It was Leanne!

Why was she given permission to be here, standing with Dexter in such a sensitive situation??

In her astonishment, Josie endured Dexter’s scrutiny.

“I believe I handled it well, wouldn’t you say, Mrs. Russell?”

Arnold chuckled, his query directed beside him.

Josie shot him a furious look, her expression shifting to one of seriousness and embarrassment.

Leanne caught Josie’s gaze and instinctively lowered her head, addressing Dexter, “Mr. Russell, should I excuse myself for now?”

Leanne’s approach to Dexter was strictly professional, conveying a forthcoming demeanor that implied any inappropriate interactions.

This transparency was at least public.

Unexpectedly, Dexter raised his hand, signaling her to stay, “Stay right here.”

Leanne was puzzled, briefly glancing at Josie.

lips together, withholding

had zero manners, crossed the line, and provoked my family. Seems only right

in

right. He had it

glanced at him, saying, “But I’m curious, who did he tick off that got you so riled

definitely not holding back,” Dexter spoke candidly and named

understanding seemed hazy at first, but then it clicked

Wyatt… but you can’t just put the blame solely on Scar. Wyatt came to my turf uninvited, created a scene, and criticized you in and out, Dex.

thought it’d escalate to a cerebral hemorrhage out of the blue?”

that Scar causing Wyatt’s hospitalization wasn’t premeditated. It was

an air of intrigue. “And why did you keep me out of the loop on

with Josie. Now,

gone to keep my old man company behind

subtly implying multiple things with

value. I should get something in return,” Dexter asserted, revealing his reluctance

as she witnessed Dexter and Arnold discussing life and death with ease and smiles as if it was a casual subject.

restraints and shouted,

Dexter didn’t show mercy when he chose to act. Should

this lesson sinks in. Keep your eyes

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