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 them always

lock from outside disrupted the moment. Josie’s gaze darted toward the

was leisurely making his entrance. “I was half expecting to find my room in shambles,” he commented with a hint of

“You’ve really outdone yourself,” she remarked, “Winning over Lucas Yowell’s daughter. Is she aware that

before regaining its composure. “You recognized

you expect?” Arnold mused, stepping further into the room. “In this world,

an actual Robyn Mills out there. You’ve obscured him, usurping his identity,” she realized, understanding why Arnold’s

condescension. “I thought you’d be quicker on the uptake. Discovering this

but filled with intensity. 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, Arnold. Dexter has influential allies. I’ll talk to

Do you think I’m like Dexter, capable of being swayed

always saw himself in comparison to Dexter,

out, took hold of his wrist. “What if your chosen path leads to

“If that’s to

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