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.”

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, which means I have

not suggesting, you

silence from the other end of

managed to summon the man’s name in

being taken care of by a select few and is adapting remarkably fast,” he tried to reassure her, sensing her lingering upset. He added, “Jo, it was something that was going to come to

for words, Josie simply ended the call, leaving

in that

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

situation, teased, “Don’t tell me, this luxurious mansion belongs to

have been stopped at the

on Josie’s shoulder, her tone teasing, “Belongs

guard by Juliette’s directness, Josie blushed and responded with a playful jab of her elbow. Juliette laughed heartily, sprinting ahead with

decorated with a plethora of rhododendrons, and the sight, combined with the twilight’s approach, offered a breathtaking spectacle unmatched in

of a time when the grand sun slowly dipped into the sea, leaving its lingering glow on an inaccessible cliff, against which waves tirelessly crashed. He was there alone, lost in the

couldn’t pinpoint why, but she

dawned on her that this despair was not hers but

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