Arnold merely glanced once. “It’s just a stray bullet. No big deal.”

However, Josie had already swiftly picked up his gun, gripping it tightly with both hands. She pointed it at him. “I really wish I could kill you right now.”

Josephine lunged forward. “How dare you!”

Arnold was not nervous at all. He gazed at the deep blue sky. “Don’t worry, the last person in the world who would want me dead is her.”

He was right. Even when Josie gripped the gun tightly, several times contemplating ending it all for him, she just couldn’t bring herself to pull the trigger.

She had too many things to consider.

The ship set sail, with Wayne’s men waiting offshore to receive it. In the midst of this, Mark respectfully sounded the ship’s horn as a signal.

Finally, Josie withdrew her hand. Arnold watched her silhouette. “Get off the boat, go.”

Josie didn’t expect

don’t want to leave?” remarked

was nearby. The latter hastily caught it, then asked, “What

if they’re still where

the boat. Her silhouette was resolute as she walked away.

a moment of hesitation, Josie finally took his hand, using his strength

Mark reached out, pulling her into his embrace.

be moved. Yet, she didn’t know how to express her feelings. After a long

get enough of the sight before him. “There must be some urgent matter demanding his attention. Let’s head back

at the

the treatment the sole heiress of

her gaze. “You

the pier in Wavery. Mallory had been waiting for a long time, and among her were some important leaders. It seemed

running high. “I’m fine.” He insisted urgently, “Quickly, find a doctor for my daughter. She’s been frightened and she’s

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