Josie didn’t know how to respond. There was a hint of helplessness in her tone as she said, “Some people simply can’t go back to the past.”

“Then we won’t go back! You didn’t like who l was before, right? I won’t go back, then!”

“That’s not what I meant. What I’m trying to say is, the love we once shared can’t be reclaimed. I am no longer fervently devoted to you.”

This response caused Dexter’s actions to momentarily slow down. A rare vulnerability appeared in his eyes as he softly asked, “You don’t love me anymore, right?”

“That’s right. I don’t love you anymore.”

Even with such a response, Dexter still didn’t believe it. “Look into my eyes and tell me you don’t love me anymore,” he said.

“I don’t love you anymore.”

“Say it again.”

“I don’t love you anymore.”

“Say it again.”

He leaned in, pulling her into his embrace, unable to suppress his trembling as he said, “But I still love

was unyieldingly strong, causing Josie to

could truly feel

strong, almost invading her heart,

do you remember the first time I asked you to marry me,

furrowed her brows. “Yes, I

first

was somewhat taken aback. “What

father had an incident, crying over the phone, but after the tears,

of utter confusion at that time. Seeing you restored my confidence, so whether you were Liana or Josie, you’ve saved me countless times. I can’t imagine

on because of someone.

felt

love me at all, huh? You find me annoying whenever you see me, right?”

Josie like a blow to the back of her head, leaving her somewhat dazed. For reasons she couldn’t fathom, her voice no longer held the certainty it

are Grape’s true father. From

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