With something to bite, Paul lost all reason and fiercely bit into Dexter’s palm.

“Mr. Russell!” the housekeeper exclaimed in surprise.

Blood started to flow from Dexter’s hand.

Dexter didn’t even flinch as he quickly ordered, “Call Moses in! Take Grape away, don’t let her come over!”

The housekeeper hurried off to get it done.

Josie’s lips trembled incessantly. Upon witnessing the scene involving Paul, she truly wished she could kill Arnold.

“Jo!” He called her back to reality, “Go pour a glass of water.”

She closed her eyes briefly, then quickly stepped forward. Despite her trembling hands, she managed to pour a full cup of water. She then crouched down and slowly fed the water to Paul.

Josie spoke rapidly. “It’s Arnold’s doing. There’s no way he would let me rescue Paul so easily. He threatened me, saying that if I wanted to get the antidote, I must obey him! As I said, Arnold cannot die. Although Paul has escaped, his life is still in Arnold’s hands.”

“Let Edward go, I need

was terrified that if he had another episode, it might cost him his

not as simple as just releasing Edward right now. Even if you manage to

Josie continued to tremble.

before him, he was stunned in place. “What

“Go after Mr. Hackett, who just left, and tell him that I want to borrow someone from him, the

they haven’t been gone long. I should be able to catch up if I

Josie. “Be quick, and also, don’t tell

Moses quickly walked away.

and scattered. Dexter slowly withdrew his hand, which was already

He didn’t even blink.

crouched down, clutching a piece of paper, gently wiping away the

sat paralyzed on the ground, propping himself up with one hand on his knee. “Given your father’s situation, it would be best to send him to a rehabilitation center for treatment. If you’re worried about leaving him alone,

mechanical movements, Josie quickly voiced her disagreement. “I don’t

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