“If you don’t believe me, you can send someone to investigate Southern Wavery right now and see if there’s anything suspicious,” Josie tried to dispel his doubts. “But I advise you to act quickly, as Dexter might become aware at any moment.

Arnold stood up and approached her. He picked up an unopened bottle of beer and a lighter from the ground. With a casual flick of the lighter, the bottle cap fell to the ground with a clink.

“Care for a drink?” he asked, still playing the role of a good host.

Josie turned her head away, her hatred and resentment evident.

Arnold didn’t insist. Instead, he lifted the bottle and took a few sips.

“The reason I came to see you so early is because I’m afraid of being discovered. My child and my father are still waiting for me to return,” Josie explained, observing his brutish demeanor.

Arnold didn’t respond. He finished his drink and threw himself onto the couch. As he did so, his sleepwear slid upwards, revealing his scar- covered skin.

He covered his head with a bolster. “Why did I start the tender early?”

This has nothing to do with her father.

talk of the town.

gleaming with curiosity. “Others might be after fame, but

sure whether to feel relieved or something else. Her voice

back of his head.

all invested

the question, Arnold briefly zoned out. He clicked his tongue and said, “Only in desperate circumstances

but when Josie saw the scars on his body, she

the matter. “Let me know if you want to start the tender early

doorknob tightly, and kept muttering to herself in

seems you’re quite

heart, opened the door, and left

door swung open. With an air of calm and composure, Dexter said, “Eighteen

still felt somewhat uneasy. “Will it work? Judging

her to get in the car. “Since he has found you, he will

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