Grape awoke in the early morning, her eyes scanning her surroundings. Upon seeing Dexter, she broke into a shy smile. He hadn’t slept a wink, but upon seeing her awake, he too, revealed a smile.

Grape immediately got up, silently walked over to Dexter, and lay in his arms, softly calling out, “Daddy.”

Dexter gently caressed her hair. “Hmm? Still sleepy?”

Grape nodded in agreement.

“I’ll stay with you a little longer while you sleep.”

She nodded again.

Dexter was cradling her in his arms, initially intending to lull her to sleep. Unexpectedly, he too fell asleep without realizing it.

When Josie awoke, she reached out and found no one beside her, startling her. As she sat up, she was greeted by the following scene-the towering Dexter curled up on the couch, cradling Grape in his arms. The morning light danced on their faces, highlighting the striking yet gentle similarity between father and daughter..

She was somewhat taken aback, momentarily at a loss for words to describe the scene before her.

I must be out of my mind to actually be warmed by the sight.

phone on the table suddenly rang. He immediately opened his eyes, exchanged a glance with Josie, gently placed

conditions outside. From

that a person drowned in Southern Wavery. The victim was one of Robyn, no, Arnold’s men. He worked for Arnold for

he died just

was calm. He unconsciously raised his hand and tapped his finger on the windowsill. “Is there a river near the prison in

were probably attempting a prison

had never truly

“What a grand plan.”

should be done with this man

response. “Clean him up and send him directly to

have a negative

lightly, “Didn’t Mr. Ziegler tell

this point, Scott had no choice

Grape. She brushed away the strands of hair sticking to

the outcome would be.

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