Hearing Josie’s promise to be there for him in the future made all of Arnold’s doubts disappear. He pursed his lips together.

The next day, as the guards and maids changed shifts, Ruth took Josie through the small opening in the fence behind the villa. The young girl was delighted to be outside and started to jump excitedly, looking more like she was on her way to a vacation than making an escape.

Josie scanned their surroundings, afraid that Wayne would see them.

“Josie, don’t worry,” Ruth assured. “This is my little secret. No one else knows about this place.”

Josie held Ruth’s hands tightly. “What if your dad suspects you when I leave?”

“I’m only five this year. How could I possibly help you escape?” she answered innocently.

Josie suddenly felt a shiver run down her spine. It completely rocked her sense of normalcy that a child so young could have such devious thoughts.

Moses was already waiting by the door when she arrived. Josie walked through the tall bushes, and before she left, she reminded Ruth. “Make sure to stay safe on your way back!”

Out of the blue, Ruth said to her. “I like you. Will you be coming back? I’m sure you can’t, right?”

her the reply Ruth wanted, so she kept her thoughts

always

ran towards Moses. The staff members couldn’t contain their delight and overwhelming relief at the sight of her. “Mrs.

her breath before turning around and noticing that Ruth

“Let’s go!”

in relief when she

still doesn’t know that you’ve escaped. Should I let him know?” Moses

her eyes, Josie had a pinched expression as she recalled everything that had happened; she wasn’t sure how to face Dexter. What should she say to

inform him when I’m back at Wavery. There’s no need to bother him when he’s

but to stop prying as

so they were moving efficiently. Wayne’s men must not be aware of what had

through the thick,

Wavery.

was the eighth document that Dexter had pushed away. “Do it again,” he demanded without any hint of

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