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.

voice again, staring at her

the answer, he

my daughter. She has nothing to do

unbearable, but she remained steadfast in her

she know, her words struck him like a silent thunderbolt, causing

up a bit as he asked,

back to two hours

aren’t you going over?” Larry noticed Dexter staring blankly at Grape

slightly

mix of apprehension and anticipation. “Do you think she…”

Dexter didn’t continue speaking.

however, understood his thoughts. He glanced at Grape, then said, “Mr. Russell, you already have the answer in your

up

she was methodically stacking blocks, her focused

“Grape?”

gently called out to

was afraid of disturbing

hearing that, Grape lifted her gaze. The moment she saw Dexter, a hint of surprise and delight emerged in

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