At that moment, Josie wrestled with the feeling of being cherished versus being under surveillance. She managed a wry smile. “Thanks, I’ve made it inside.”

Then Dexter inquired, “What’s the purpose of your visit?”

Suddenly, Grape’s voice came from the other end of the line, and the arrival of an employee with reports was abruptly silenced by Dexter.

“Is that you, Mommy? I want to talk to her!” Grape interrupted.

As Josie was about to explain, Dexter swiftly commanded, “Escort her outside for a moment, give her some time to settle down.”

The employee hesitated before moving forward, gently coaxing Grape in a subdued tone.

It quickly became quiet.

“You were too harsh on her,” Josie said.

“You still haven’t answered my question.”

After a pause, she replied, “I brought a friend along, hoping it’ll help clear our minds.”

visit a place that had previously caused her pain, yet he chose not to delve further. “Today’s Monday, and Russell Group is holding a board meeting. Grape insists on tagging along,

widened in shock, “You’re not suggesting, you brought her to Russell Group,

the other end of the line

frustration, but somehow managed to

matter; she’s being taken care of by a select few and is adapting remarkably fast,” he tried to reassure her, sensing her

Josie simply ended the call, leaving him to

that surfaced in that

as the cliff gap, where they encountered many attendants along the way. Each attendant seemed surprised to see Josie,

“Don’t tell me, this luxurious mansion belongs

been mine, we wouldn’t have been stopped at

a hand on Josie’s shoulder, her tone teasing, “Belongs to a man,

a playful jab of her elbow. Juliette laughed heartily, sprinting

combined with the twilight’s approach,

which waves tirelessly crashed. He was there alone, lost in the majestic solitude that the scene offered. “So, the stories were true, they didn’t lie to me,” Juliette spoke softly, her fingers mimicking the

she felt a deep sense

that this despair was not hers

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255