Every word and sentence of Mark’s was a heartfelt plea from a father. Josie slowly shook her head, turning to look at Dexter. “Please take him away. We haven’t yet accepted each other. It’s premature to talk about such profound bonds.”

She was always unwilling to accept Mark, not the other way around.

Dexter supported Mark with one hand. Despite having regained his composure just moments ago, he was gradually being pushed into a corner, revealing his struggle.

He directly asked Arnold, “What do you want?”

“Let me leave the country,” answered Arnold.

“When will you release Josie?”

“Once we cross the border, I’ll naturally let her go.”

Dexter’s gaze was intense as it fell upon Josie, clearly struggling to make a decision.

Arnold was calm and composed, already holding the upper hand. “Anyway, I’ve already made a request to Mr. Dalton,” he said nonchalantly. “Perhaps in a little while, this ship will explode. If we all die together, then I won’t be at a loss.”

Dexter’s brow furrowed even more, but Mark was the first to respond, “I’ll have to assign someone to accompany you to ensure Josie’s safety.”

no clear response. He leisurely asked, “What’s the

the captive was far from simple.

you wanted to reconcile

quivered,

my opinions and follow my choices. If you take Mark away, I might consider reconciling with you.” That statement was a

meaning, but he also understood her

pocket vibrated once more with the familiar hum of his cell phone. Uncertain if he was trying to escape the

was unmistakably the voice of Wayne. “Mr.

stood in the wind,

he went to great lengths to find

shifted subtly. To prevent Josie from noticing, he subtly turned his body to the side. “What are you thinking

you that if you don’t withdraw now, your daughter won’t be

revealing even a hint of his thoughts for fear that Josie would

pursed

Arnold chuckled. “Have you

pointed the gun in his hand at Arnold. “If

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