Josie pressed her lips together, her smile fading. “I understand what you’re implying, but it’s not true. The only reason I’m still here today is because of the contract I have with him-a hundred days. If I can resolve the issue with Arnold, I’ll immediately leave with the child.”

Justin sized her up. “I’m afraid your lingering feelings are still there, and you haven’t even realized it yourself.”

That single sentence struck Josie’s heart. She was momentarily stunned, then shook her head. “Impossible.”

Justin remained silent.

“It’s all just for show. Don’t worry,” Josie said seriously.

Justin nodded, seemingly lost in thought. He hesitated before saying, “Dexter is a cunning man. Don’t let him manipulate you. In any case, avoid being with him.”

Right then, someone at the dining table called out to them. Josie said, “All right. Let’s eat.”

The two of them stepped into the light, only to see Dexter descending the stairs. Josie’s heart skipped a beat. She was unsure if he had heard anything, but the man’s expression remained unchanged as he asked, “What’s wrong?”

Josie averted her gaze. “Nothing.”

expected him to dine with them. However, Dexter was not only approachable but also managed to strike up a conversation with everyone, discussing various topics related to their

lack of any affectation or ostentation was

was observing from the sidelines, discerning

was inclined, he had the potential to earn everyone’s fondness. Evidently, he was so inclined at that

the complexities involved. Before leaving, she

seems she fell at the first line

and was slightly tipsy. He sat on the

yet with a hint of unease. She wasn’t quite sure if he had heard

blurry,

“What?”

do you want

Josie was somewhat taken aback. “Didn’t

know you despise her. I brought her here

looked extremely humbled

at the core. She knew that Dexter did not love Xanthe and had no feelings for her, but

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