Dexter’s voice was hoarse from, perhaps, sleepiness.

Josie’s ears were burning from embarrassment.

“I should return this bangle to you. It is too expensive. I worry I will spoil it.”

“Grandpa gave it to you. Do you want to make him sad?”

Josie sighed. “Then I shall return it to you when we get divorced.”

Dexter paused. He suddenly felt annoyed even though the divorce was expected.

“This jade bangle is an antique from the last century. It is so pure that you will never find a third one in this country. You could buy an island with it.”

Josie almost fell out of bed when she heard Dexter’s words.

She would never be able to pay for it even if she sold herself.

“So you will have to take responsibility if you damage it.”

He is a devil.

initially. But now, she

was met with

The next morning.

person Josie saw when she opened her eyes was Dexter. The man’s face looked huge. She did not notice anything strange as she croaked, “Good morning, Mr.

Dexter did not respond.

was skin underneath her hand. She rubbed against it for a bit

She was treating him like a doll. The ‘doll’s’ face was dark. He was obviously unhappy

Josie, do you feel comfortable lying

had always hated

sorry! I did not do that on purpose.

then, Dexter sat up. Just as he was about to lash out, he accidentally saw her body through her shirt’s rolled-up sleeves.

“Pig.”

himself in the bathroom and started freshening himself up. Josie did not see Dexter out of breath as he looked

is impossible. Why would

just realized what Dexter saw.

“Ah!”

of them did not talk to each

two of you

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