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.

everyone

and casually tossed it onto the sofa. He then promptly sat

her brows, feeling worried about the unchecked emotions

here.” He looked at her and

still, hesitating for a moment. Seeing the warning look in his eyes, she approached him in the end. She squatted on the ground, her hands falling on his knees, a gesture of lowering her stance.

been

He reached out and pinched her chin, the previous sense of

more beautiful. Even with her head lowered, she was still stunning when she looked up, different from the alluring

seemed uniquely resilient.

of her. He reached out, brushing aside the stray hairs on her

busy and was tired.” Her voice was low as she forced

raised an eyebrow, looking into

the current position she was in making her feel tired,

grip intensified as he asked, “So, you

forced to tilt her head back, a pained sound escaping her lips. “It was you who said…”

was a lie to deceive you. There are no divorce papers.” Dexter’s expression seemed to be a mix of

She was speechless.

then, the lights in the hall flickered a few times, and suddenly, with a pop, they

her neck, pressing her against himself. His icy lips unexpectedly

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