Chapter 181 And Back Again Someone chimed in. âWhat were you thinking? Donât you know Jesse is a famous celebrity and Dexterâs girlfriend? How did you dare to offend her?â
The question was accompanied by a facade of concern, as if the person genuinely cared about Josieâs uncertain future However, it was a veiled mockery, pretending to extend sympathy while secretly reveling in the spectacle.
Before Josie could react, the person had disappeared into the crowd.
Josie couldnât help but flash a bitter smile in a secluded corner. She even felt a subtle sense of relief. Thank God nobody knew she was Mrs. Russell. Otherwise, the mocking onlookers would have caused an uproar.
Upon reaching the parking lot, Dexter immediately distanced himself from Jesse with a stoic face, âGo on your own. There will be someone there to take care of your hospitalization.â
Casting an indifferent glance at her scalded injury, he remarked disdainfully. âDoesnât seem very badly scalded anyway.â
Considering the coffee had endured wind gusts and caused only a minor spill, how hot could it have been?
âMr. Russell!â
Jesse was taken aback by his sudden cold and distant demeanor. Werenât they just sharing a tender moment?
Dexter felt disgusted to even talk to her, let alone hold her now, âMind your words. You should know when to create a buzz for publicity and when to keep quiet!â
With that, he left without sparing her a glance.
Hastily, he retraced their path as if in a hurry.
Meanwhile, Ivy gave Jesse a meaningful glance and said, âWe should go now, Ms. Abbott. Donât delay your treatment.â
A mix of emotions swirled within her. Jesse felt beyond furious.
The working crew had dispersed at the filming site, yet Alice had not returned.
Josie had finished cleaning up the mess. As she stood up, she felt a twinge of pain in her waist To her surprise, someone swiftly took the box from her as she turned around.
When Josie looked She faked a smile and sneered, âWow, impressive. I see you already whisking your girlfriend away to the hospital, Mr. Russell?â
Dexter didnât respond, casually placing the cardboard box in the corridorâs corner. With indifference, he remarked, âSomeone will clean it up.â
Noticing Josieâs hesitance, he turned back and found her staring at him, âI donât get it.â
Dexter stood before the backlight, and his expression masked.
Josie maintained a defensive stance, still holding a grudge against his previous actions.
While Dexter was approaching Josie, a sneer formed on her lips. âI spilled and scalded her with hot coffee. Why are you not at the hospital caring for her but here bothering me?â
Josie didnât reserve her sharp retort and sarcasm.
With Dexter standing so close, his masculine aura surrounded Josie, prompting tension in her spine. Her instinct was to step back, but Dexter had firmly gripped her wrist.
He remarked, âDo you know you sounded like a jealous wife?â
His revelation dawned on Josie.
Angry and wanting to conceal her feelings, she quickly rolled her eyes and said dismissively, âHow presumptuous of you.â
Dexter held her hand tightly and led her along, saying, âLetâs go home.â
Without further discussion, he led her away. No room for objections.
âYou should go to the hospital now.â
The man remained silent.
âWhat are you doing, Dexter? Let go of me!â
Silence, once again.
âIâm still waiting for my friend to come back!â
No response.
Giving up on her struggle, Josie choked when he mentioned Henry. âDid Grandpa call you? Heâs at Mason Garden now.â
The news caught her off guard.
It wasnât until they reached the ground floor that Josie realized she was looking disheveled, trying to match his long strides, âWhat does it have to do with me? Iâm not going back!â
Dexter abruptly stopped, his gaze darkening. âI dare you to say again!â