His footsteps also came to an abrupt halt.

“What’s wrong?”

“Have you forgotten the reason Xanthe did this was because of you?” The resentment in Josie’s eyes did not diminish. “She’s gone. You’re next.”

Arnold was somewhat serious earlier, but then he smiled faintly right then. “I’ll be waiting for your revenge.”

Josie glared at him, taking the lead to leave by the elevator. Once outside, she hailed a taxi. Throughout the journey, she strived to calm her emotions.

Didn’t he say he had official business to attend to? Why would he come to a hotel? Is it because of what he said?

“I want to lessen your hatred toward me.”

Josie’s mind was in a whirl, so much so that she didn’t even realize when she had reached her destination. The driver called out to her, “Miss, we’ve arrived.”

She turned her head. It was dusk at that moment. The flowers in the courtyard were all in bloom, bathed in the sunset’s glow, exuding an endless warmth.

Meanwhile, Dexter had already returned home. He sat off to the side, watching with a hint of a smile as Grape played on the ground.

It was impossible to tell that not long ago, he had endured the pain of a falling out with his mother.

Does he feel pain? Josie suddenly found herself somewhat confused. The driver called out again, and only then did Josie hand over the money and get out of the car.

It’s Mommy!” Laura’s voice was gentle. Grape threw herself into Josie’s arms. “Mommy,

smiled. “Who tied the braid on your

Aunt Laura.” She

Dexter. “According to seniority, calling me this way should

a smile. “It’s

like Aunt

bit embarrassed, as it was her first time encountering

“More beautiful than me?”

is

amused

again, she was startled to find that Dexter was no longer where he had been.

intention of telling

somewhat reluctant to part with Laura. She tugged at her skirt, unwilling to let her

the doorway, her expression a mix of laughter and tears. “Would you like to go to the amusement park the next time

moment, a car drove up. It was Morgan returning, and this scene unfolded before

rolled down the car window, and Grape greeted,

A hint of a smile played at the corners of his mouth as he waved his

“Grape.”

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