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.

herself into Josie’s arms. “Mommy, you’re finally

smiled. “Who tied the braid on your

Aunt Laura.” She

“According to seniority, calling

gave a smile. “It’s very

like Aunt Laura. She’s very

her first time encountering such a child who

“More beautiful than me?”

Mommy is even

amused and burst into

was startled to find that Dexter was no longer where he had been. For a moment, she was unsure of how to

had no intention of telling her about

farewell to Josie, preparing to leave. Grape was somewhat reluctant to part with Laura. She tugged at her skirt, unwilling to let her

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

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

the car window,

spine. She slowly turned around, bumping straight into Morgan. A hint of a smile played

“Grape.”

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