Chapter 246


    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 againter.


    “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 ced 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.


    Dexter was surprised to hear Josie’s words. There’s actually someone in this world who feels sorry for


    me.


    Josie hugged him. “Please don’t take it to heart, Dexter.”


    Dexter stood rooted on the ground asplicated emotions arose in him. At that moment, he found


    Josie like a wildflower, simple yet attractive.


    Dexter got a hold of himself. Feeling Josie’s warm breath, Dexter suddenly ced his hand on her


    chest and teased, “Your heart’s pounding, huh? Are you that nervous to draw close to me?”


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    Josie shot a re at him but didn’t deny it. She knew he deliberately teased her.


    So, she didn’t bother with him but remained silent like an upset little girl.


    “You must be happy to be with your rumored girlfriend the past few days.”


    Josie’s remark pleased Dexter. Sitting beside her, he pulled up his sweatpants, revealing his appealing


    ankle.


    Her Heart Ached For Him


    He peeled a grape and sent it to Josie’s mouth, but thetter turned her head away and rejected it.


    ”


    “She’s just a business partner. The footage of us appearing together in a hotel is a result of video


    maniption.”


    “I see.” Josie hummed aloofly.


    Dexter continued, “I’ll send someone to fetch your father here today. Grandpa will be here too, and we’ll


    celebrate the New Year together.”


    Josie paused her action and finally engaged in conversation with him. “Really?”


    “Mm-hmm. The servants can help to take care of your father.” Dexter answered casually.


    Josie uttered with a smile, “Thank you, Dexter.”


    Dexter peeled another grape and put it in his mouth. Then, Dexter unexpectedly pulled Josie over and


    pressed his soft lips against hers.


    The sugary grape juice flowed from Dexter’s mouth into Josie’s, enhancing the sweetness of their kiss.


    Josie was forced to ept his kiss, yet Dexter reached to feel her heartbeat again and started


    caressing her more presumptuously.


    Josie attempted to avoid Dexter, but Dexter was relentless in his pursuit. Her voice became. hoarse as


    she muttered, “It’s daytime now.”


    However, Dexter refused to stop. He wiped away the juice at the corner of her lips and hummed, “I’ve


    missed you so much the past few days. That woman’spany wants to use me to create a sensation.


    I’m not rted to her in any way.”


    “It’s daytime now.” Josie repeated.


    Dexter had his limits despite his fervent desire, so he calmed down slightly. Nheless, he was


    experienced enough to see through Josie’s superficial rejection.


    The next second, he carried Josie in his arms and walked toward the bed.