Josie was taken aback, instinctively pressing her hands against his chest in surprise. “What?”

As they moved closer, their proximity almost led to their bodies touching. Dexter then raised his hand, proceeding to fasten the strap tied around her ankles.

His gentle touch sent Josie’s heart racing. As she sighed, a fleeting look of disappointment crossed Dexter’s features. “Thank you…”

Another thank you.

Dexter released a quiet sigh, taking off his glasses and absentmindedly drumming his fingers against her hand. “They’re quite red,” he observed.

Josie noticed, seeing that it was fairly common for the skin to become reddened and irritated from prolonged high heel wear.

Unbeknownst to her, Dexter was captivated by the sight, his yearning for her intensifying by the moment, reminiscent of a predator poised to strike.

However, his next action was to simply retrieve a pair of band-aids from the front seat, offering a practical solution rather than acting on his impulses.

The silence that enveloped them felt heavy, prompting Josie to inquire, “What was the discussion with the Olsen family about?”

secret, typically

out a soft chuckle at his evasiveness, albeit she was reluctant to acknowledge it

a sidelong glance, continuing his task. “But to my family, such barriers do not

for a hundred days isn’t up yet. Doesn’t that temporarily place me within your family? Why can’t

response was

are bound by confidentiality agreements, effective until the conclusion of the project.

“I wouldn’t do that!”

intense. “Would you be interested in extending our arrangement until the completion of

hesitated, “Well, that depends on the duration of the project. Extending

on her ankle was firm. “It’s a risk- free proposition. Only

was still resting

indicating her intention to leave. “I promised them I’d be back in ten minutes.

dissipated. As she reached for the car door, an unexpected force pulled her

a tender kiss, sending

tried

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