After everyone had left, Josie was somewhat Iritated. “You’re going to spoil her with your behavior. Nice drawing? Grape merely doodled. How could they possibly take them away for collection? It’s too absurd.

Dexter was still admiring the painting. “It’s indeed well-drawn, truly a display of talent.”

“Dexter!”

Only then did Dexter raise his head. “Do you think I was indulging Grape? In fact, she was the one who came to our rescue.”

His tone was laden with profound implications, which took Josie by surprise. “If they want me to leave, I can leave. There’s no need for us to live together.”

She spoke lightly, yet the chill in Dexter’s heart intensified. “I told you. You must stay with me for at least these hundred days.”

Josie didn’t respond.

She couldn’t be bothered to argue with him. He sat in the doctor’s seat from earlier and seriously asked again, “I remember before I left, your health was perfectly fine. Why has it become like this now? That doctor said-”

She had a serious look on her face, which left Dexter utterly captivated. He chuckled and asked, “Do you believe that longing can make one sick?”

Josie could bear no more. She reached out his hand. “Dexter!”

fingers. “Hands meant for designing should

said so, he didn’t let go and continued to grip

remained on the table. Josie felt an unexpected pang of sympathy. For a

they met again, quite unusually, she earnestly

lost in thought. In the next moment, he swiftly grasped Josie’s wrist, leading her

led away

are you doing!” Josie was pinned

out, pulling her into his embrace. His head rested against her neck as he softly said, “There are too many people outside. Let me hold you for a moment here, just

Josie’s body completely stiffened.

he pleased. When he desired her, he would simply take action, leaving no room for

his decision seemed to be mixed with

the warmth silently, Josie hesitated for a long time before she finally raised her hand and gently patted

her into his very bones and blood.

tilted her head back to wipe it away, and in the end, she

arms empty. Subconsciously, he reached out, holding her back in place.

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