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 dismissed.”

promptly sat down, stretching out his long legs leisurely. His entire demeanor

about the unchecked emotions the man was expressing

here.” He looked at her

look in his eyes, she approached him in the end. She squatted on the

been drinking?”

reached out and pinched her

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

uniquely resilient.

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

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

looking into her eyes

her feel tired, Josie

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

pained sound escaping her lips.

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

She was speechless.

flickered a few times, and suddenly, with a pop, they went

pressing her against himself. His icy lips unexpectedly met hers in

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