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

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

from the other end of the line was

out in frustration, but somehow managed to summon the man’s name in a whisper, “Dexter

tried to reassure her, sensing her lingering upset. He added, “Jo, it was something

loss for words, Josie simply ended the call, leaving him to

that moment

what was known as the cliff gap, where they encountered many

the situation, teased, “Don’t tell me,

mine, we wouldn’t have

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

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

plethora of rhododendrons, and the sight, combined

He was

she felt a deep sense of

that this despair was not

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