“People often think that more people means it’s better, but that’s not always the case,” Josie said, propping up her face and speaking earnestly.

The boatman chuckled at her innocence. “Everyone has their own desires in life. If you have any, you can give it a try.”

Josie didn’t respond but turned her head to look at the tall man on the deck. He was seated, but there was nowhere to put his legs. “Mr. Russell, ‘do you have any?”

Dexter glanced at her, clearly unwilling to answer that question.

She continued on her own, “Well, with your wealth, you can have whatever you want. Let me guess, do you wish for Heather’s well-being?”

According to Laura, the rumor mill was buzzing about this matter in their circle. Heather hadn’t been seen outside for several days, and Summer had taken delight in her misery.

The man frowned. “Josie.”

getting impatient. Yet, he didn’t explode in anger and remained indifferent,

could

couldn’t wait to leave.

was moving at a leisurely pace, and time

would go to the art gallery

shore, he suddenly became interested again and took her to

tourists. Most shops were closed, with the shopkeepers taking naps in their rooms. They finally found a shop that was open. It was clean, and the menu was posted on the wall

down as she was tired. She immediately made her order,

it down and praised, in the local dialect, “The young lady is very good at ordering.”

replied with a smile in the same dialect,

the distinguished man and asked, “What

his obviously young appearance, she couldn’t help

looked at the woman who was already

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