Josie didn’t reply and only glanced at this man whom even drunkenness couldn’t hide his charm, and asked indifferently, “Where to?”

Arnold squinted his eyes. “Don’t you already know the few places I frequent in Wavery?”

These words were too intimate, stirring up Josie’s memories of hardship with him. She asked, “Sky Palace?”

“Let’s go to the hospital.” He leaned over, setting up the navigation.

Emotions surged within Josie, yet she feigned calmness. “Is it appropriate at this late hour?”

Arnold said with a hint of teasing, “What are you referring to?”

“The procedure.”

“I’ve arranged for the staff to take care of everything.”

So, Josie stopped talking and stepped on the gas.

The hospital was brightly lit. Arnold walked ahead, his back appearing somewhat nonchalant. Josie stared at him, reminiscing about the past. Perhaps they could have become close friends if he hadn’t chosen this path.

were police officers stationed outside Edward’s hospital room. Technically, visiting hours were over, but Arnold had

wait a moment,” he said, continuing on

Josie stood at the entrance. He could see Edward lying in the hospital bed, one hand handcuffed, the other hooked up to an IV drip. He looked to be in his fifties or sixties, his appearance not

serious

During their conversation, Edward glanced toward the door. Josie instinctively

opened the door and said to

furrowed her brows and followed him inside. Edward was already sitting upright, scrutinizing her meticulously.

called out, “Mr. Carter.”

silent. The sharp vigilance in his eyes was unlike that of a convict who had

passing

Josie. “I know

seems Arnold has mentioned me

response was clearly dissatisfied.

friends. It hasn’t been easy for him to get you where you are today,” Josie

get the chance for me to pay my

was essentially reminding her one thing-Dexter would kill him if he had indeed shown up.

You have done what you can do.. I’m sure Old Mr. Russell will

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