Josie observed as Dexter’s face visibly darkened, but the gloom quickly dissipated. Thank you, Grape.”

As luck would have it, the phone Josie had set aside happened to ring. It was Lachlan.

Dexter glanced at her. She furrowed her brows, hesitating for a moment. Ultimately, thinking she had nothing to hide, she answered the phone.

“Lachlan.”

“Alice,” he said, still accustomed to calling her that, “I just arrived at the hotel to find you, but they said you weren’t here. Where did you go?”

“Didn’t I already tell you? I have my own plans.”

“Mr. Lachlan!” Grape interrupted abruptly. Josie furrowed her brows, and Dexter immediately bent down to pick up the child in his arms. “Let Mommy take the call first.”

When Lachlan heard these words, he was stunned for a moment. Josie shot Dexter a glare, but he seemed oblivious to any wrongdoing, He simply picked up Grape and went off to pick flowers.

“So… you’re with him, huh?”

Lachlan, who had left the hotel to meet with Larry about the project, looked up and saw a harmonious scene not far away.

didn’t naturally exude warmth or approachability. However, when he held the child, there was a distinct sense of

to the side, constantly

to be

She

gripped the steering wheel tightly, wanting to say, “Don’t be with Dexter.” But as he glanced at the documents urgently needing his signature beside him, he

resources as well, so what right do I have to

At least she’s honest.

to consider what I’ve

had those kinds of thoughts about you in the

slightly humorous manner, as if it was the only way to alleviate the

car window. She remained

just felt it was time to

right. I hope your plan comes to a

flowers in the garden on her tiptoes. Dexter, with

a father was particularly prominent

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