Dexter was not surprised at all, perhaps due to his prior mental preparation. He leaned forward and said to Arnold, “Likewise, Mr. Mills.”

“But you’re not exactly like him. That old friend of mine is in better health than you.”

Upon hearing this, Dexter did not respond.

“What a coincidence that you happened to be around today, Mr. Russell.” Arnold pulled out a cigarette and offered it to Dexter.

Dexter declined. “Indeed, it’s quite a coincidence.”

“Once the matter is settled, I will present a modest gift as a token of my gratitude.”

“That won’t be necessary. Since you say I look like an old friend of yours, consider this a modest gift from me today.”

Dexter’s lips quirked up. Arnold prodded his cheek with the tip of his tongue, glancing outside where the fire raged fiercely.

“It’s a great gift.”

Dexter bypassed Arnold, casting a glance at Josie, who had been standing behind him for quite some time. She instinctively took a step back.

Calvin mouthed, “She insisted on coming. After the related issues had been dealt with, dawn was breaking. Josie was dozing off in the corner, her face pale and looking unwell.

People gradually dispersed, and Dexter casually picked up a blanket. Just as he was about to drape it over Josie, she opened her eyes.

“Is it over?”

“Yeah.”

fire had been extinguished, and at this point, the building was nothing but ruins. People

was constantly dealing with the authorities, effectively acting as the person in charge of La

about openly indicate

up from the

one’s name and identity, thinking it can erase everything, is simply too

slowly exhaled, casting a glance at

up and hurried over, holding a document in his

at it a few times. “He’s nothing more

toes in silence,

your heart ache?”

you

ex-lover’s old haunt ablaze. Doesn’t

rolled her eyes and

interjected, “Ms. Warren came rushing over last night and couldn’t find you. She was extremely anxious. Mr. Russell,

swiftly stuffed the documents into his arms, then hurriedly followed Josie from

what I

“I don’t care.”

wrist, forcing her to stop. “You didn’t seem surprised at all when

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