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.”

would casually 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

“You’re not suggesting, you

end of the

in frustration, but somehow managed to summon the man’s

reassure her, sensing her

words, Josie simply ended the call, leaving him to ponder

unexpected intimacy that surfaced in that moment

manor’s beauty remained unchanged. Josie and Juliette reached what was known as the cliff gap, where they encountered many attendants along the way. Each attendant seemed surprised to see Josie,

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

it been mine, we wouldn’t have been

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

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

rhododendrons, and the sight, combined with the twilight’s approach,

waves tirelessly crashed. He was there alone, lost in the majestic solitude

but she felt a deep sense of

this despair was not hers but that

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