Josie’s gaze halted, and she couldn’t take another step forward.

The familiar scent of sandalwood filled the air. She wondered why it felt so familiar.

It was Dexter. It was really him.

Tears welled up in Josie’s eyes involuntarily. She had imagined their reunion hundreds, even thousands of times.

But who would have thought it would turn out like this…

“Josie, you’ve finally arrived…” a slightly hoarse voice echoed.

Even though he had his back to her, he seemed certain that she was the one who had arrived.

Josie’s hands silently clenched together at her sides. She struggled to control her emotions and simply asked, “Where is Grape? Where have you taken her?”

Dexter turned around, their eyes meeting. Even though they were only a few dozen meters apart, it felt as if there was an insurmountable chasm between them.

Two years had passed…

Some things seemed to have changed, while others remained the same.

his voice again, staring at her in

he still longed

has nothing to do with

but she

her words struck him like a silent thunderbolt, causing a sharp pain in the left side of

a bit as

him back

Russell, aren’t you going over?” Larry noticed Dexter staring blankly at Grape not far away and couldn’t help but

was slightly taken

the erratic rhythm of his own heartbeat, a mix of apprehension and anticipation. “Do you

Dexter didn’t continue speaking.

said, “Mr. Russell, you already have the answer in your

walked up to

her focused expression bearing a striking resemblance

“Grape?”

called out to

afraid

Dexter, a hint of surprise and

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