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.

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

with stormy conditions outside. From his angle, he could see the wilted roses in

“I just received news that a person drowned in Southern Wavery. The victim was one

he died just

and tapped his finger on the windowsill. “Is

were probably

truly valued human

“What a grand plan.”

be done

up when she overheard Dexter’s response. “Clean him up

It could have a negative impact on society, and the higher-ups

Mr. Ziegler tell you to

this point, Scott had no choice but to

behind him before sitting next to Grape. She brushed away the strands of hair sticking to the corner of Grape’s mouth.

outcome would be.

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