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.

hospital room. Technically, visiting hours were over,

a moment,” he said, continuing

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 particularly aged, but his hair had already

serious and ambitious man in his

few words. During their conversation, Edward glanced toward the door. Josie instinctively dodged, avoiding his

while, Arnold opened the door and

inside. Edward was

called out,

eyes was unlike that of a convict

was passing by and came to

breath, looking at Josie. “I know you. Your name is Josie.”

calm. “It seems Arnold has

Edward’s response was clearly

considered close friends. It hasn’t been easy

the chance for me to pay my respects is a sign of

one thing-Dexter would kill him if he

good intentions are what matter most. You have done what you

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