“I want to drink water.”

“Bear with it!”

“If I had died of thirst, I wouldn’t have been able to see your sister’s wedding.”

Johnny stared at her impatiently, then reluctantly picked up the bottle of mineral water from the ground and slowly fed it to Josie. “Didn’t get enough rainwater last night, did you?”

After finishing her drink, Josie finally felt a bit more at ease. She looked at Johnny and suddenly burst into laughter, a laughter that was truly heartfelt.

Baffled by her laughter, Johnny exclaimed, “What are you laughing at?”

Josie was very happy. “You’re so young. Why do you always pretend to be fierce and menacing? You can’t even pull it off convincingly.”

At first glance, Johnny appeared to be someone who had been thrown into the hustle and bustle of society at a young age. His face bore the marks of hardship, yet it was clear that he was not particularly old.

After being teased, he gave a fierce kick, sending the stool flying. “Stop trying to cozy up to me,” he barked, “It’s none of your d*mn business!”

you? Just by looking at your knife, which doesn’t even have a sharpened edge, I

hint of embarrassment on his face. “If you’re seeking death, I can draw my blade

classmate?” Josie looked at him, analyzing, “But it doesn’t

really have the nerve to say that. Don’t you value your life?” Johnny

She must have done something significant for you, a huge favor, that make you go to such lengths for her, correct?” Josie couldn’t stop herself. A picture was already

guess was correct, but Johnny’s gaze held a certain complexity.

life in your

reminder to Johnny. Heather had instructed him that

said, “You never thought Heather would have the status she has now, did you? I guess she must have been quite timid and very kind.

her fiercely. “It was you who first stole everything

Josie flashed a smile.

“Why are you laughing?”

me, she would find a way to ensure your safe escape? You

This is murder we’re talking about. If you truly get your hands dirty, your life will be over. Why go to such lengths for the sake of

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