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.

table suddenly rang. He immediately opened his eyes, exchanged a glance with Josie, gently placed Grape down, and then answered the call.

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

Wavery. The victim was one of Robyn, no, Arnold’s men. He worked for Arnold

died

his finger on the windowsill. “Is there a river near the prison

they were probably attempting

had never truly valued

“What a grand plan.”

done with

Dexter’s response. “Clean him up

a good idea. It could have a negative impact on society, and the higher-ups would probably

Mr. Ziegler tell you to obey

this point, Scott had no choice but to

call ended, and Josie walked up behind him before sitting next to Grape. She brushed away the strands of hair sticking to the corner of Grape’s

be. I merely allowed him to witness

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