Josie breathed a sigh of relief when she realized it was easier to talk to Dexter than she expected.

She watched him place another slice of orange in his mouth and asked, “Is it sweet?”

Juice burst from the orange slice as he chewed, but it was not as sweet as the smile before him. He nodded slightly and answered, “It’s okay.”

Josie sensed he had moved closer and rushed to maintain distance between them. “Let me peel another one for you.”

Dexter reached out and grabbed her wrist, stopping her. “I have enough.”

Josie froze immediately and looked at his hand on hers. She quickly pulled her hand away and considered briefly before saying, “Dexter, I didn’t arrange to meet with Arnold that day. He cornered me. I will try my best to avoid him from now on.”

She had pondered about the matter and thought she needed to explain it.

Dexter placed the last slice of orange in his mouth and asked, “Do you like him?”

While he sounded casual, Josie was shocked by his question. “Why do you ask?”

busy with household chores downstairs, but they had all disappeared. Josie and Dexter were the only

space.

he wants. Furthermore, any woman. he interacted with couldn’t help falling for him,” Dexter explained casually. “You met him alone a few times. Are you sure you

and unfurled her hands, revealing the intricate lines on her palms. “Sounds like

Dexter did not respond.

that his gentleness is only a mask he shows the world. In actuality, he is hiding his greed beneath that

when they shared

him and shouted, “Have you known Arnold for a long

and glared at her warningly. Josie

placed a hand on her shoulder, holding her slightly, “Let’s

and breathed a sigh of relief. “I’m sorry. I didn’t

and entered the bathroom straight away. Soon, sounds of running water came from the bathroom. Josie had no

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