Before leaving, Josie went to the studio to hand over her duties. It had been a while since her last visit. Alice had been managing most of the work there and had even hired new staff members.

The unfamiliar faces of the new staff members showed confusion as they asked, “Who are you looking for?”

Josie smiled and looked around. Just then, she spotted Alice, who exclaimed in surprise, “Josie! What brings you here?”

“I came to see everyone since I had nothing to do.”

Alice quickly grabbed her hand and introduced her to everyone. “This is Ms. Warren, one of the partners of the studio and your real boss.”

Several people greeted Josie at once.

Feeling a bit embarrassed, Josie said, “Don’t call me that. I won’t be for long.”

Alice’s expression changed.

They went inside the office, and Josie continued, “I’ve heard about everything, but it’s not enough for me to leave. The success of the studio is thanks to your constant supervision.”

tried to persuade her to stay. Their friendship, which had started when

by Laura and me, but in reality, you’ve contributed more than both of us. This is your hard

sincere words. She didn’t understand.

know, but you deserve

a moment, Alice said slowly, “Since everything has become clear and things are starting to get better, why do you have

Alice hesitated

they accepted me? Not exactly. Josie’s smile held a hint of bitterness. She still vividly remembered the guilt and regret in Mark’s eyes when he took

know how

an answer, Alice didn’t press further. “Have you spoken to Laura?” she asked. “She has

of that afternoon when Laura drove to Mason Garden to discuss the idea of opening a studio with her. Laura had said

all seemed

said, taking a deep breath. “Has she been to the

a while since I last saw

dusk, with the cold wind howling and the setting sun hanging on

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