Josie’s first instinct was to pull her hand back, while Dexter’s immediate reaction was to tighten his grip on her hand. They both remained in a standoff, rooted to the spot.

A moment later, Dexter was the first to regain his composure. He slowly dropped her hand. “I didn’t mean to scare you.”

The familiar pang of forlornness and pity returned. Josie lowered her gaze, instinctively wanting to flee. “I’ll be leaving.”

She feared that if she lingered any longer, she wouldn’t be able to contain her overwhelming sympathy.

But before she had walked far, a thought struck her. She turned around and asked, “Where are you staying with Grape now?”

Dexter stood under the streetlight. “At Russell Mansion, so there’s no need to worry.”

Josie nodded and made her way back to the house with the housekeeper.

How foolish I was to think that he would return to Mason Garden. That place is likely somewhere no one would ever wish to step foot in.

It was only after she had arrived at her room and looked out through the window that she realized she had a clear view of Dexter’s car from there. He hadn’t left but was still standing in the same spot, gazing in the direction of the Olsen Residence.

side

of acknowledgment before he finally got into the car

slid down to the floor, still unable to imagine the loneliness he suffered

what, your identity

was a white gown, perfectly tailored to flatter the wearer’s figure, making

Olsen family threw her a birthday party, during which they

that moment, both Claudia and Mark were

is nice. It suits you and is also your favorite color,” Mark commented. It seemed like he knew Josie well, but the latter wasn’t as

wear

but she was quick to diffuse the situation. “It’s okay. There are plenty of other clothes in the wardrobe. Changing

took the gown from her. “Anyway, it

grateful look. “Go and change

calm on the surface, it was actually

after changing, she

voice. “Have you lost your mind? Aren’t things chaotic enough already that you even want to parade Josie around in public now? Do you really believe your status is so high that no

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