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 world

“Please don’t take it to heart,

ground as complicated emotions arose in him. At

placed his hand on her chest and teased, “Your heart’s

didn’t

she didn’t bother with him but remained silent like an

happy to be with

beside her, he pulled up his sweatpants, revealing

Heart Ached For

it to Josie’s mouth,

us appearing together in a hotel is a result of

see.” Josie hummed

fetch your father here today. Grandpa will be here too, and

finally engaged in

help to take care of your father.”

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