Josie’s eyes sparkled mischievously as she half-smiled. “I’m not upset,” she said, glancing at the clothes. “Do you know who’s really upset?”

Dexter remained surprisingly calm. “You used to be quite similar to her.”

As soon as the words left his mouth, Josie became anxious. “Don’t compare me to her. It’s bad luck.”

He chuckled softly, gently lifting her chin. “I once said she doesn’t think as much as you do, and that still holds true.”

Josie brushed his hand aside and sat down to have breakfast. “Scott wants me to go to the police station to give a new statement.”

“He didn’t inform me.”

“Why should he? I am the primary person involved, after all.”

“I’ll ask Moses to accompany you.”

Josie accepted without protest. She didn’t turn around, nor did she notice the gaze Dexter fixed upon her. She simply left promptly.

Upon arriving at Russell Group, Larry approached and reported, “Matthew has booked the earliest flight to Japrium.”

Dexter raised an eyebrow.

already taking care of it,” Larry continued. “And someone is keeping an eye on Ms. Olsen. After you left last night,

“For what reason?”

dog,” Larry recalled. “Ms. Olsen is afraid of dogs, and there happens to be one in Olsen Residence. She wanted someone to

that’s

rod. Tearfully, she said, “Mother, I’m really scared of dogs now. Please take it away. It barks every day, and I’m on the verge of a nervous

servant responsible for the chili plants found it hard to believe. Given the vastness of

also appeared somewhat gloomy.

it. Mother,

on the back. After a moment, she said, “I’ll take care

Heather’s anxiety and anger intensified. “I want you to deal with it now.

sudden outburst of these words shocked Claudia. She had been practicing asceticism for many years, never

cried until she was

to recall something as his brows furrowed

“Yes.”

so he commanded, “Keep an eye on Claudia. We must save that dog

is religious. She probably wouldn’t

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