Dexter was not surprised at all, perhaps due to his prior mental preparation. He leaned forward and said to Arnold, “Likewise, Mr. Mills.”

“But you’re not exactly like him. That old friend of mine is in better health than you.”

Upon hearing this, Dexter did not respond.

“What a coincidence that you happened to be around today, Mr. Russell.” Arnold pulled out a cigarette and offered it to Dexter.

Dexter declined. “Indeed, it’s quite a coincidence.”

“Once the matter is settled, I will present a modest gift as a token of my gratitude.”

“That won’t be necessary. Since you say I look like an old friend of yours, consider this a modest gift from me today.”

Dexter’s lips quirked up. Arnold prodded his cheek with the tip of his tongue, glancing outside where the fire raged fiercely.

“It’s a great gift.”

Dexter bypassed Arnold, casting a glance at Josie, who had been standing behind him for quite some time. She instinctively took a step back.

Calvin mouthed, “She insisted on coming. After the related issues had been dealt with, dawn was breaking. Josie was dozing off in the corner, her face pale and looking unwell.

People gradually dispersed, and Dexter casually picked up a blanket. Just as he was about to drape it over Josie, she opened her eyes.

“Is it over?”

“Yeah.”

her neck, glancing outside. The fire had been extinguished, and at this

authorities, effectively acting as

about openly indicate

her up from

name and identity, thinking it can erase everything, is

slowly exhaled, casting a glance at

hurried over, holding a document in his hand. “The person

a few times. “He’s nothing more than Mr.

at her own toes

your heart ache?” he

are you

old haunt ablaze. Doesn’t it hurt

rolled her eyes

rushing over last night and couldn’t find you. She was

stuffed the documents into his arms, then hurriedly followed Josie

what I

“I don’t care.”

He firmly grasped her slender wrist, forcing her to stop. “You didn’t seem surprised at all when you saw Arnold

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