Arching his brows, Dexter reached out his hand to pull Josie into his arms. Josie was relieved, thinking she could cling to him even if he became mad again later.

“I’m sorry, Dexter. I didn’t do it on purpose that day. I asked because I was worried about you. I have no bad intentions.” Josie babbled quickly, worrying Dexter wouldn’t buy her words.

Dexter was no longer hostile like the other day. He placed his hand on Josie’s waist and didn’t answer her directly. “Did you meet up with Arnold yesterday to irritate me?”

Josie was reluctant to admit her childish act.

Perceiving her acquiescence, Dexter caressed her hair. “You can rest assured that I’ll not harm you. Neither do I have a disposition for violence, so don’t worry.”

“I’m not worried about that.” Josie quickly said. “I just… feel sorry for your experience.”

Although Josie had lost her mother, she knew how much a family’s behavior could impact the children. She couldn’t imagine how traumatized Dexter was to be beaten up badly by his own mother and even hospitalized.

She could understand why Dexter was always cold and hostile.

words. There’s actually someone in this

him. “Please don’t take it

in him. At that moment, he found Josie

on her chest and teased, “Your heart’s pounding, huh? Are you that nervous to draw

but didn’t deny it.

him but remained silent like

be with your

remark pleased Dexter. Sitting beside her, he pulled

Heart Ached

it to Josie’s mouth, but the latter turned her head away and

footage of us appearing together in a hotel is a result of video

see.” Josie hummed

Grandpa will be here

action and finally engaged in conversation with him.

to take care of your father.” Dexter answered

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