After a moment of contemplation, Paul said, “Actually, whether one has parents or not isn’t important. What’s truly important is whether there is love.”

Some parents gave birth to children, only to let them suffer in this world.

Josie’s smile was somewhat strained. She didn’t know why, but even though she hadn’t seen how Dexter had spoken those words to Xanthe, she could imagine his feelings at that time.

Paul held her hand, rambling on and on with his words. Finally, unable to hold on any longer, he fell asleep.

Josie tucked him in, then she opened the drawer. The medicine Arnold had given her was now down to just three pills.

She closed her eyes, clutching the transparent bag tightly, and returned it to its original place.

The study’s light was still on, showing no signs of being turned off.

By now, Josie’s legs had regained enough strength to climb up and down the stairs, albeit slowly. As a result, her footsteps were quite soft. She approached the study, the door was ajar. As soon as she stepped in, she heard the sound of a telephone ringing from within.

on its loan. We need funds to keep the projects running. Bank of Wavery is pressuring us relentlessly. If things continue this way,

by his side, its potent aroma wafting

sound and looked toward

pursed her lips, signaling him to first

as he said into the phone, “I’ll talk

relief was immediately heard over the phone. “Thank you, Mr. Russell.

gently tossed his phone

sentence, you’re placing a lot of pressure

“The middleman who monopolized most of the projects in Wavery, has some connections with the local

Did it not affect Mr. Dalton and the

table,

to underhanded methods sooner or later. Whether

expression, with only the strong

Arnold immediately raised his glass to clink with Josie’s. His tone was peculiarly sarcastic as he said, “Mr. Russell, you’ve truly made a grand gesture out of anger

couldn’t be bothered to

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