Winter Wonderland

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The declaration from Dexter sent a shockwave through Josie. While she had considered numerous ways to deal with Arnold, the finality of death had never been part of her contemplation. It felt too final, too extreme, and besides, there were unresolved matters concerning her father that needed addressing.

She quickly voiced her concerns, “No, no matter what direction this situation takes, we need to keep him alive. The issue with my father hasn’t been settled yet.”

Dexter’s response was cool and unyielding, “Your hope is admirable, but I can’t guarantee anything.”

His silhouette became more pronounced under the moonlight streaming through the window, giving his dark attire an ominous sheen.

to exhaust every avenue,” he stated, though the air between

an impasse, the sound of footsteps and the turning of a lock from outside disrupted the moment. Josie’s gaze darted toward the door, only to find Dexter had vanished into the bathroom in

his entrance. “I was half expecting to find my

on the expansive bed, her posture relaxed. “You’ve really outdone yourself,” she remarked, “Winning over Lucas Yowell’s daughter. Is she aware that you have another side to you-that of Arnold Carter,

its composure. “You recognized her

of mingling with the elite. What did you expect?” Arnold mused, stepping further into the room. “In this world, you carve out your own identity. If I claim I’m Robyn,

for Josie. “So there is an actual Robyn Mills out there. You’ve obscured him, usurping his identity,” she realized,

tinged with condescension. “I thought you’d be quicker on the uptake.

However, her words seemed to vanish into thin air, her advice unheeded. She shook her head, a mixture of frustration and resignation in her gesture. “Step back,

plea, seemed bewildered by her persistence. “Why do you insist on me changing my ways? Do you think I’m like Dexter, capable of being swayed so easily? The path I’ve

himself in comparison to Dexter, their

his wrist. “What if your chosen path

unshaken. “If that’s to be my

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