On their way back to their home halfway up the hill, Moses was suddenly taken by surprise. “Isn’t that… Mr. Bastille?”

Dexter and Josie simultaneously looked up, only to see Morgan sitting leisurely in the yard of the mansion across the street, basking in the sun. In front of him, a pot of coffee was brewing, creating a serene atmosphere.

Morgan? Why is he here?

Confronted with the same confusion from Dexter, Josie responded immediately, “It wasn’t me. I have no idea.”

After they got out of the car, Morgan opened his eyes. “Oh, Mr. Russell, you’re out early.”

Dexter, on the other hand, showed no signs of surprise. He walked into Morgan’s courtyard and said, “Mr. Bastille, I’ve come to ask for a cup of coffee.”

Morgan chuckled. “My coffee is inexpensive. You might not find it to your liking.”

He didn’t pour Dexter a cup.

Josie followed him inside. She immediately pulled Morgan up and led him further in, asking bluntly, “What are you doing here?”

“What do you mean? I’m from Rivodia. What’s the big deal about buying a house in the best neighborhood of Rivodia?”

could it be such a coincidence that it happened to be right across the street

of helplessness, Josie asked, “Didn’t you go broke? Where did

more than enough to buy a house.” Morgan moved closer to her, his demeanor servile yet respectful. “In fact, even after supporting you and your child for a lifetime, I

turn toward him. “You’re crazy, you didn’t… move here

thought, but indeed, it

haven’t reconciled, so I still have a

out a sigh. “I even have a child now. If you want to find a partner, you can have anyone, and I believe

had this much sentimental

really do

a cup of coffee, took a sip, and seemed to have

if you have

his words. Before she left, she said curtly. “Whatever. Stay if you love

said to Morgan with a smile, “Mr. Bastille, this coffee is indeed a

be seeing each other often in the future.

continuing to walk away. Dexter responded with an “okay” before

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