The extent of Josie’s injury was difficult to determine. It wasn’t minor, yet it wasn’t excessively severe either. She had been bound for two days, her skin tender. The ropes had rubbed against her bones, creating a sight that was shocking to witness.

The doctor had advised her against spending long hours in front of the computer. In other words, half of her future was practically buried.

Upon hearing this, Josie’s emotions became so complex that she found herself at a loss for words.

She had stayed in the hospital for a few days, during which only a few people visited, including Matthew, Mallory, and occasionally, Calvin.

Matthew mentioned that the plastic surgeon had already returned to Japrium. If it weren’t for Matthew’s sake, the surgeon would never have come forward to testify. Fortunately, his hospital was in Japrium, so his career wasn’t greatly affected.

Most of the time, Josie would sit on the balcony, soaking up the sun. When winter arrived, she would often feel lethargic and occasionally smoke a cigarette to perk herself up.

Whenever Mallory saw her in that state, she would sigh. “Morgan has been waiting outside for three or four days now. Will you see him or not?”

Josie lazily opened her eyes, showing no particular interest. “Forget it.”

across from her, observing her

with the area, he had to comb through an entire back mountain before he found you. One can’t really blame him. Even the attendants of the Olsen family didn’t know about that place,” Mallory said with curiosity, her hands cupping her face. “However,

stiffened when she heard Dexter’s

did he manage to arrive

that had developed since childhood. As a result, Dexter knew many

many years ago, when the two of them would often run between the Olsen Residence and Russell Mansion.

hand, a spark inevitably lit up in her

never gave up

cautious with his actions, fearing that he might hurt her.

he half-crouched in front of her to speak. “Heather is with me. If you have

always bustling with activity. Outside, numerous people associated with it stood, their voices creating a cacophony that was headache-inducing. Yet, when he half-crouched in front of her, it was as if he had shielded her from the

the same question she had asked

approval undoubtedly facilitated the success of her plan. In other words, he had known about it all

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