Morgan called again with another phone. “Josie, you’ll suffer being with either of them.”

Josie took a deep breath. “That’s none of your business.”

Then, she hung up again. This time, Morgan stopped calling.

Laura came into the room and said, “Hey, there’s a call for you?”

Josie became nervous, and her hand trembled slightly. “Who is it?”

“It’s from the hospital.”

Surprised, Josie answered the call to realize it was Andy. “Hi, Ms. Warren.”

“You…”

“Mr. Carter is hospitalized.”

in Rivodia? How did he

saying, “He

was tortured by Wayne in Rivodia, Josie had

she asked, “Is he awake? Can you pass the phone him, please?”

the other end. After a hissing noise, she heard. Arnold’s voice. “Stay where you are, and

“Arnold, what exactly

fell silent momentarily before humming, “I have

ached when she heard the response. It was embarrassing for her to ask the following question, but she did. “Did we… have

moment of silence before Arnold’s voice came forth, which was tinged with a hint of apology. “Is that what you’re concerned about? Or,

“Arnold.”

my drink. I nearly lost consciousness, so I’m unsure if we had sex. Are you happy

“Arnold.”

the call abruptly.

of Laura’s room and returned the phone to her. Laura poured her a cup of warm water. “Jo, would you like

Laura uttered, “The rumors out there are very harsh.”

“I know.”

just now. The incident caused a sensation in the city. Some said that Dexter had summoned his lawyer and would divorce her soon, while others

kinds of rumors

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