It was as if they were a close-knit couple just yesterday but were now strangers.

Josie noticed that the back seat of the car was piled with a lot more work files than usual, some of which were scattered on the floor.

She hesitated for a moment, then bent down to pick everything up, organizing it bit by bit. “You’ve been busy lately, haven’t you? I’m sorry, it’s my fault.”

The man’s large hands, clasped in front of him, paused slightly. His cool eyes narrowed a bit. “Don’t think so highly of yourself. This has nothing to do with you.”

Josie said nothing in response and endured it in silence. “The business you entrusted to me, I will transfer it back to you soon.”

“What I give, I never take back,” Dexter said, his eyes and brows illuminated by the light from the window, devoid of any warmth.

Josie was taken aback.

The car quickly reached Mason Garden. Having not been there for a few days, she thought. that it seemed as though the place had lost much of its liveliness. Despite it being summer, it felt incredibly cold there.

“Where’s Mrs. Carroll?” Josie glanced around, not seeing any servants.

left, everyone was dismissed.”

He then promptly sat down, stretching out his long legs leisurely. His

furrowed her brows, feeling worried about the unchecked emotions the man was expressing

here.” He looked at

in the end. She squatted on

been

didn’t respond. He reached out and pinched her

yet she looked even more beautiful. Even with her head lowered, she was still stunning when she looked up,

uniquely

He reached out, brushing aside the stray hairs on her forehead. His voice was deep and magnetic

as she forced a smile. “But it’s good that I’ve lost weight.”

raised an eyebrow, looking into her eyes with

in making her feel tired, Josie slowly

grip intensified as he asked, “So,

her head back, a pained sound escaping her lips. “It was you who

no divorce papers.” Dexter’s expression seemed to be a mix of pain and longing.

She was speechless.

a few times, and suddenly, with

against himself. His icy

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