After carefully securing the final layer of gauze, Morgan asked casually, “Since I let you go back then, shouldn’t you tell me how these past two years have been for you?”

Josie averted her gaze. “I have a daughter now.”

Morgan’s expression darkened slightly.

An hour later, Morgan finally met the daughter Josie had mentioned.

The little girl was sitting on the carpet, playing with blocks. Her eyebrows and eyes resembled Josie’s.

So, it wasn’t a lie.

“What’s her name?”

“You can call her Grape. She’s one and a half years old now. Please make yourself comfortable. I’m going to change my clothes,” Josie said. The information she had received today had left her emotionally drained. Returning to Dexter’s residence, she felt suffocated.

When she emerged again, Morgan was already sitting on the carpet, thoroughly enjoying his conversation with Grape. He had always been charming, and coaxing a child came naturally to him.

Josie stood on the stairs and could see the forced smile on his face. He used to be so lively and spirited, but he looked weary at that moment.

building blocks too!” Grape

smiled and was about to descend the stairs when she heard the sound of a car. It was

figure, with Larry trailing behind him. Josie composed herself

“Josie!”

the door, he called out to her, a hint of joy sparkling

didn’t know where Morgan had taken her, but with Grape here, he knew

And he was right.

the stairs and stood opposite him. She remained

quickly shifted from her to Morgan, who was not far away. He raised

them. “It seems you’re not pleased with my visit, Mr.

disregard Dexter’s feelings even more. She didn’t

joy in

said in her sweet voice, completely oblivious

“Morgan saved me and brought me back. Inviting him in for a cup

it’s not too much. Stay for dinner too, Dexter said calmly. “I’ll

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