Even though she didn’t understand what Dexter had meant, Josie remained calm and walked. out from behind him. “I’m done bandaging your wounds. I’ll be leaving first.”

Dexter casually looked at her, not saying anything more..

“Don’t forget to get an X-ray at the hospital,” Josie reminded before leaving the room.

“Mr. Peeple will remember it.”

Seeing that the man didn’t seem to care about his own body, Josie fell silent and walked out. of the room.

She caught Dexter’s lonesome shadow cast by the light just because the door closed, but sadly, they had nothing to do with each other anymore.

Upon thinking of that, Josie couldn’t help but let out a bitter chuckle.

To get from Dexter’s room to her own, she had to navigate a corridor that led to a scenic balcony overlooking an endless river view. It was, without a doubt, a popular spot for many bigwigs to gather for their business meetings.

Wearing a mask on her face, Josie hurried past without paying much attention when she suddenly collided with a figure. The person’s chest was firm and knocked her backward, causing her to yelp when a sharp pain shot through her forehead.

spoke up. “Please watch when you’re going,

muttered as she lifted

at the man before her, she frowned.

in a black suit, Morgan oozed gentlemanly charm and quiet confidence. He had the demeanor of a powerful man,

yet at

the attendant repeated when he realized she

as she regained her composure and noticed the suitcase in the attendant’s hand. Ah. Morgan must’ve just checked in. Most of the people staying in this hotel are leaders attending the

quickly added with a little nod. However, just as she was about to leave,

slender hand for two short seconds before

scuffle, and he

concern, Mr. Bastille. I’ll take care of it.”

raised an eyebrow and

strode off without giving the man

before her once or twice, but

object, and Josie had almost forgotten his existence.

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