Her cries resembled those of a young girl, causing Lachlan to burst into laughter. “Compared to when I first met you, I prefer the way you are now, full of vitality,” he said.

Their first encounter took place during a job interview. She appeared lifeless, like a stagnant pool of water. Although her work was lively, she herself seemed devoid of life.

Now, it could be said that she had come back to life.

Upon hearing these words, Josie was taken aback, and she too began to have a flashback from the past.

Lachlan let out a sigh. “Smile more, Alice. You look very beautiful when you smile. I really like it.”

Given the atmosphere and the topic at hand, his statement was somewhat crossing boundaries, causing Josie to flinch in response. “I-I know…” she stammered while subconsciously avoiding his gaze.

Lachlan, however, maintained his intense gaze fixed on her. “Alice. I turn thirty this year, and I haven’t had much experience with women. As you know. Sometimes, when I return to my empty house, I wish I had someone to talk to. Before I met you, I had never experienced such a harmonious collaboration with anyone else. You understood my principles, and I understood your ambitions. We worked together, both in business and personal matters, and we did quite well, didn’t we?”

uneasy upon hearing

she chuckled, “You are

you’ve been through in the past, nor do I know what kind of man Grape’s father is, to make you uninterested in

he’s definitely crossing

moment, Josie didn’t know how to avoid him. She was somewhat flustered as she said, “I… Um… I’m

primarily for you. Why don’t you give both yourself and me a chance? I am very fond of Grape, and I am willing to become her father. That way, she wouldn’t have to wait until she turns

that, Lachlan had said everything he needed to

saying anything further. He stood up, tidied up the trash by her side, and took it away. He left without

silence, leaving Josie alone in a

I should indeed

occasionally recall the image of that man. She would always wonder what would happen if

you’ve simply gone mad!” she

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