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

his suit jacket and casually tossed it onto the sofa. He then promptly sat down, stretching out his long legs leisurely. His

her brows, feeling worried about the unchecked emotions the man was

at

the end. She squatted on the ground, her

been

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

more beautiful. Even with her head lowered, she was still stunning when she

uniquely

hardly bear to let go of her. He reached out, brushing aside the stray hairs on her forehead. His voice was

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

raised an eyebrow, looking into

current position she was in making her feel tired, Josie slowly asked, “Where’s

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

to tilt her head back, a pained sound escaping her

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

She was speechless.

in the hall flickered a few times, and suddenly, with a pop, they went out. Instantly, everything before their

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

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