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.

the side and murmured

nod of acknowledgment before he finally

unable to imagine the loneliness he suffered in the two years she was away from

a custom-made evening dress delivered specially for her. “No matter what, your identity is there for all to see. It’s only appropriate that you dress

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

recognized the brand. Back when Rachel was still around, the Olsen family threw her a birthday party,

that moment, both Claudia and Mark were also

your favorite color,” Mark commented. It seemed like

wear

was quick to diffuse the situation. “It’s okay. There are plenty of other clothes in the wardrobe. Changing into a different one won’t make

well. However, Josie took the gown from her. “Anyway, it looks great. Thank

grateful look. “Go and

the Olsen family appeared calm on the surface, it was actually filled with signs of an

came out after changing, she

lost your mind? Aren’t things chaotic enough already that you even want to parade

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