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 dismissed.”

sofa. He then promptly sat

her brows, feeling worried about the unchecked

looked at her and suddenly

approached him in the end. She squatted on the ground, her hands falling

been

out and pinched her chin,

head lowered, she was still stunning when she looked up, different from the alluring

uniquely resilient.

out, brushing aside the stray hairs on her forehead. His voice was deep and magnetic as he asked, “Why have you lost

was busy and was tired.” Her voice was low as she forced a smile. “But it’s good that I’ve lost

looking into her eyes

her feel tired, Josie slowly asked, “Where’s the

eyes shattered. His grip

her head back, a pained sound escaping her lips.

divorce papers.” Dexter’s expression seemed to be

She was speechless.

hall flickered a few times, and suddenly, with a

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

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