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 was

sofa. He then promptly

feeling worried about the unchecked emotions the

here.” He looked at her and suddenly spoke.

remained still, hesitating for a moment. Seeing the warning look in his eyes, she approached him in the end. She

you been

respond. He reached out and pinched her chin, the previous

head lowered, she was

uniquely resilient.

stray hairs on

was tired.” Her voice was low as she

into her

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

shattered. His grip intensified as he asked, “So, you really want

to tilt her head back, a pained sound

lie to deceive you. There are no divorce papers.” Dexter’s

She was speechless.

flickered a few times, and suddenly, with a pop, they went out. Instantly,

neck, pressing her against himself. His

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