Josie endured a fitful night’s sleep, jolting awake multiple times in the darkness. Consequently, she appeared somewhat pallid and fatigued as dawn approached.

Despite her evident misery and exhaustion, her innate elegance remained undiminished.

“You’re up quite early,” remarked Emily, her surprise evident. “Mr. Olsen just headed out for his morning run, and Mrs. Olsen is still in bed.”

Perplexed, Josie took a seat and asked, “Morning run?”

That didn’t seem right. Mark had been in poor health in the past, often visiting the hospital. How could he now have the energy for morning jogs?

Noting Josie’s confusion, Emily explained, “Yes, Mr. Olsen always has this habit, saying it’s a way to stay physically active.”

Such a habit must have been cultivated only within the past couple of years.

Josie nursed a splitting headache, gesturing to Emily for a cup of coffee. Her mind started to drift, replaying Justin’s words once more.

Something wasn’t right. Justin had always been opposed to her going back to the Olsen Residence. Yet yesterday, he seemed oddly indifferent, dodging the issue altogether.

see a brand-new Rolls-Royce flawlessly parked at the entrance. A flamboyantly dressed man emerged, exuding an aura of

sudden return?” Emily’s

was unmistakably Zach, his purpose evident. Ignoring the servants, he made a beeline for

delighted to see him. She eased back

fury. His glare bore

Josie arched an eyebrow. “And who might

lunged forward, seizing Josie’s arm and forcibly pulling her away.

free, pivoting to pin Zach’s arm against the table. “All flash and no substance. That won’t

agony, Zach struggled

pleas, Josie tightened her grip. Zach’s voice rose to a frantic pitch, “I said let go,

still challenge me.” Josie leaned in closer. “Apologize, and

at her, a sneer contorting

evaded the spittle. “Then don’t blame me for not showing

with worry and unsure of what to do,

Sustaining the struggle had taxed her strength more than she

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