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

had guessed the answer, he still longed for

is my daughter. She has nothing to do with you,” Josie denied

but she

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

choked up a bit as he asked, his gaze

memory took him back to two

Larry noticed Dexter staring blankly at Grape not far

was slightly taken

mix of apprehension and anticipation. “Do you think

Dexter didn’t continue speaking.

understood his thoughts. He glanced at Grape, then said, “Mr. Russell, you already have

walked up

she was methodically stacking blocks, her focused expression bearing a striking

“Grape?”

called out

was afraid of disturbing

she saw Dexter, a hint of surprise

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