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?”

he did pull the trigger, Ms. Yowell. At that moment, he didn’t

herself. “That

me

women locked

lost. Knowing each other well

to admit defeat. “What you’re trying to tell me is that he doesn’t love me but loves you instead? However, just a moment ago, he was honest with me about everything. At the very least, I’m willing to believe him. Don’t flatter yourself too much. Mind

been deceived. However, it turned out that Josephine was far from innocent. Even if she

you about his past? Do you know how many families

told me that in the course of history, there’s always a need for some

like

with me now, and indeed, I can’t compare to you. But let me tell you. There’s no need for you to

She’s right. She never loved him,

her airs

was the purpose of all that

actually told her everything, at least not about me. He hasn’t come clean. Josie moved her neck slightly. “For my own

was no fool. There’s no way she took such

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