Chapter 66 I Hope He's Well Josie played full well the role of a woman who had been cheated on. Ms. Jones would make her a drink every night. âGo home and sleep well after you finish this drink.â
Josie lay on the bar and asked in disappointment, âHave you been in love, Ms. Jones?â
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She saw Ms. Jones suddenly laugh. âAt my age, of course, I have.â
âIs there anyone you canât let go off? Someone you canât forget.â
â⦠Yes.â
âTell me about it. Youâve listened to me rant so much. Itâs time for you to tell your story,â Josie said gently.
âItâs almost like your situation.â Ms. Jones laughed bitterly. âI grew up with a man but was dumped.â
Josie pretended to be speechless. âNo wonder you understand men so well. How long were you with him?â
âEight years.â
â⦠Do you still love him now?â
Ms. Jones glanced at Josie and laughed in exasperation. âYouâre really a young girl. Itâs been three years since we broke up. How can I still love him?â
âNot necessarily. Although some people might not love their exes anymore, their exes may have a special place in their hearts. Is that true for you?â
Ms. Jones hesitated slightly and nodded. âYes.â
It was easier for Josie if Ms. Jones said yes. After all, Ms. Jones had feelings of her own.
âWhat kind of a man is he?â
âActually, heâs flawless.â Ms. Jones was caught up in her memories. âHe treated me well. When we were broke, he would buy me a small cake even if he had to skip a meal. I had everything other women did. After he got rich, he was willing to spend on me. He bought me a car and a house and gave my family hundreds of thousands in cash. He was even willing to give me the original stocks in his company.â
Josie was surprised. âBut he stillâ¦â
âYes. I was very hurt at that time. Who could I trust if someone who loved me so much could cheat on me? Back then, I felt what youâre feeling now, so I understand your feelings. Even if you reconcile with him now, I would understand.â
Josie was at a loss for a moment. âIâm sorry, Ms. Jonesâ¦â
ââItâs fine. Itâs in the past.â
âDo you have any regrets about him?â
Ms. Jones thought about it. âI hope heâs doing well.â
After walking out of the café, Josie felt slightly dazed. This time, she wasnât pretending.
She walked for a while and realized Dexter was leaning against the car and looking at a girl fishing by the road. There was an imperceptible smile in the corners of his mouth.
Josie walked over and sighed. âMen are disgusting.â
Dexter looked at her from the side and was displeased at her indiscriminate generalization. âWhy?â
âIs every man like this? Even if they donât change, they canât restrain the desire in their hearts after they gain power! At the end of the day, they lose whatâs most precious to them!â Josie berated indignantly.
âNot me.â
Josie was about to retort when she raised her head and saw his smooth lower jawline. She paused.
âThatâs right. Youâve always been powerful. How would you have any desires?â
Dexter was speechless and pushed her head. âLetâs go.â
âNo. I want to vent my anger!â
After that, she walked to a barbeque stall at the side. âI want this and this. This one, too. And this one as well!â
When she turned and saw Dexterâs confusion, she added, âI want turnip too.â
The fragrance spread far and wide, and her food was ready shortly. Josie pulled Dexter and sat at a table. âDo you eat these?â
The small table had no space for Dexterâs long legs. He furrowed his brows. âI donât eat everything.â