Grape had no choice but to turn towards Josie. Her obedient demeanor tugged at Josie’s heart. She sighed and said, “I have some work to do. Why don’t you go play with Ms. Whiteford for a while? Once I’m finished, I’ll come right back.”

“Okay.”

A child of just over a year old would naturally have a strong attachment to their mother. It was truly heartbreaking to see her suppress her sadness.

“Don’t worry. I will take good care of Grape,” Mallory assured.

“Don’t let Calvin spoil her. Keep an eye on them,” Josie reminded.

“Leave it to me.” Mallory gave Lachlan a mischievous smile and then walked away with Grape. Josie took it all in and explained to Lachlan, “She’s a woman, after all. It’s more convenient.”

“I understand, Alice. It seems like you all know more than I do,” Lachlan said weakly.

Ever since Dexter appeared, it felt as if Josie was gradually returning to a past that had nothing to do with him.

Josie didn’t know how to describe such a relationship. In her silent pause, Larry, who had been watching from a distance for a long time, finally approached

“Ms. Warren, it’s time to leave.”

glanced to the side. Dexter was not

as he said, “I was not aware that your flight had been rescheduled to an earlier time, hence the

wasn’t considered too extravagant. The atmosphere in the

heard that name. Dexter subtly lifted his gaze, while Josie sat in the corner, staring at the scenery outside, seemingly oblivious to

you made the arrangements regarding the matter with Mr.

a regular meal, but he doesn’t

in sporadic conversation. Josie had been listening for a while and was starting

true self to anyone. Will

about to respond, but Larry beat him to it. “If it were anyone else, he certainly wouldn’t come. However, these past two years, he has

I see.

Can I see

on the

from the back seat. He slapped

him, I’ll arrange it,” Dexter said, looking at her while absentmindedly rubbing

also observed that the rosary beads on

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