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.”

had previously caused her pain, yet he chose not to delve further. “Today’s Monday, and Russell Group is holding a board

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

other end of the line was

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 lingering upset. He added, “Jo, it was something that was going to come to light sooner

for words, Josie simply ended the call, leaving

in that moment

they encountered many attendants along the way. Each attendant

situation, teased, “Don’t tell me, this luxurious

we wouldn’t have been

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

and responded with a playful jab of her elbow. Juliette laughed heartily, sprinting ahead with a joyful bounce

cliff was decorated with a plethora of rhododendrons, and the sight, combined with the twilight’s approach,

waves tirelessly crashed. He was there alone, lost in

Josie couldn’t pinpoint why, but she felt a deep

was

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