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.”

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

the unchecked emotions the man was expressing without

here.” He looked at her and

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

been drinking?”

her

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

seemed uniquely

let go of her. He reached out, brushing aside the stray hairs on her forehead. His

was tired.” Her voice was low as she forced a smile. “But it’s good that

into her eyes with

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

in Dexter’s eyes shattered. His grip intensified as he

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

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

She was speechless.

suddenly, with a pop, they went out. Instantly, everything

thinking, Dexter wrapped his arm around her neck, pressing her against himself.

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