Although Grape knew that Dexter was her father, she had never addressed him as such, instead opting to use “Mr. Russell” as a substitute.

Josie reached out and gently patted her little head. “Adult matters are beyond a child’s understanding. When you grow up, you’ll naturally understand.”

Grape wore an expression of apparent comprehension yet confusion, her tiny head appearing as though it was deep in thought.

The following day, early in the morning.

Before Josie could even get out of bed, she was rudely awakened by the incessant ringing of her phone. Groping for her phone, she answered the call in a daze.

“Good morning, Alice,” came the hearty voice of Lachlan from the other end of the receiver.

Josie opened his eyes and glanced at the time. It was only seven in the morning. “Morning…”

“Haven’t you gotten up yet?”

Josie gave a hum of acknowledgment, even though she was already fully awake.

“You’re calling me so early. Is there something going on?”

“Come over to the window for a moment…”

Josie was puzzled. “What?”

you. You can

over

a relaxed tone, “How about it? Are you

found it somewhat unbelievable. “Didn’t you go back to the country to deal with work- related matters? How did

of schedule. What’s the matter? Aren’t you planning to open the door

wait

descended the stairs to open the door. As soon as she did, she saw Lachlan standing there, looking like a weary

did you return so

to see you because I’ve missed you,

somewhat reluctant to respond to what was being

sweet words for other young

his heart, yet he couldn’t help but tease, “I’m being serious, but you don’t believe me. Surely,

early in the morning. Anyone who didn’t know better would think something had upset you, Mr.

continually evading, Lachlan had no

How is it? There must have been quite a few

to work, Josie became noticeably more

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