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.

you left, everyone was

onto the sofa. He then promptly sat down, stretching

feeling worried about the unchecked emotions the man

at her and suddenly

approached him in the end.

been

pinched her chin, the previous sense of

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

seemed uniquely resilient.

the stray hairs on her forehead. His voice was deep and magnetic as he

was low as she forced a smile.

looking into her eyes

current position she was in making her feel tired, Josie slowly asked,

affection in Dexter’s eyes shattered. His grip intensified as he asked, “So,

back, a pained sound escaping her lips.

are no divorce papers.” Dexter’s expression seemed to be a mix of

She was speechless.

in the hall flickered a few times, and suddenly, with a pop, they went out. Instantly, everything before their

wrapped his arm around her neck, pressing her against himself. His icy lips unexpectedly met hers

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