The sound of the sea gently lapping filled Josie’s ears. She wanted to escape, to cover her ears, but she was powerless to do so.

She was entirely engulfed by the rushing water, on the verge of gasping for breath in the next second. Her body yearned to collapse from exhaustion, yet she was restrained by chains.

“Josie.” A distant voice suddenly echoed, rousing Josie from her daze.

With great difficulty, she forced her eyes open. She saw several overlapping images before her, which, after a long while, slowly coalesced into a single figure. The person was Josephine.

“Why are you here?” Josie asked, her voice weak and devoid of energy.

“I’ve done my research. You are Robyn, no, Arnold’s romantic encounter in Wavery two years ago. You’re quite a spectacle of a woman. No wonder you had the audacity to bet with me just now.”

She crouched above the water dungeon, her head bowed as she intently observed Josie’s agonized and miserable state.

Josie’s attention was diverted. She let out a scoff. “Ms. Yowell, do you think you’ve won?”

“You’re trapped here now, so how could I have not won?”

hit my leg, he did pull the trigger, Ms. Yowell. At that moment, he didn’t consider your

she quickly recomposed herself. “That was because he knew you wouldn’t pull the

me

why- The two women locked eyes, and

Knowing each other well enough was a form

he was honest with me about everything. At the very least, I’m willing to believe him. Don’t flatter yourself too much. Mind your own business.

nothing more than a naive young lady who had been deceived. However, it turned out that Josephine

laugh. “Did he tell you about his past? Do you know how many families he’s torn apart and

course of history, there’s always a need for some who

like

to you. But let me tell you. There’s no need for you to do

aback. She’s right. She never loved

that moment, all her airs of superiority

was the purpose of all that you

at least not about me. He hasn’t come clean. Josie moved her neck slightly. “For

no fool. There’s no way she

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