Chapter 676 He Has Fallen in Love With Her âWhere is he?â
Amidst the tension, Arnold cracked a joke and said, âYou finally admit heâs not at home.â
How shameless! Josie realized she had fallen for his cunning words. She was seething with anger and yearned to break free from his hold.
Arnold firmly grasped her hand as they crossed the pedestrian crossing, approaching the pharmacy on the other side.
âI will tell you everything after you treat my wound,â he said, tightly gripping her hand.
Josie was like a marionette, helplessly being led by Arnold.
He bought medicine and gauze, placing them before her, and commanded, âTend to the wound.â
Anger thrummed through her veins as Josie grabbed a cotton swab to clean Arnoldâs hand. Half-
expecting to wince in pain as the alcohol touched his skin, he bit his lower lips.
When Josie looked up, she saw Arnold frowning in silence. Disheartened, she became gentler while tending to his wound and murmured, âViolent men reap what they sow.â
Arnold remained composed as she tended his wound and asked, âAre you in such a hurry today because of me?â
Josie jerked a sharp breath and swallowed dryly as Laura asked a similar question. Josie quickly shook it off and continued, âI helped you, thinking youâd return the favor for a clean slate. Itâs a pity you canât appreciate it.â
âNo oneâs looking for a clean slate here,â Arnoldâs voice was icy as he held her chin firmly, locking eyes with her.
Josieâs breath was caught in her throat as she caught a whiff of his cold tobacco scent.
Suddenly, she curved her lips and burst into laughter as if something funny had been said.
Arnold furrowed his brows in confusion.
âArnold, you couldnât possibly be falling for me, could you? This is beyond the boundaries of friends or foes. Can I take this as a confession?â Josieâs smile faded slightly as she spoke. She had hoped Arnold would deny it and mock her for being self-centered instead.
An uncomfortable silence lingered in the air. Finally, he stared at Josie with cold, piercing O eyes and uttered, âYes.â
Josieâs heart lurched.
âI helped you, and later I threatened to make you my lover, all because I fell in love with. you, Josie,â
Arnold announced. His muscles stiffened, and his heart was thudding at the back of his. throat as he uttered those words.
âIsnât it ridiculous? Iâm in love with the plain and foolish Mrs. Russell.â
Josie stood frozen in place, avoiding his gaze. âIâm not in the mood for jokes,â she said dismissively.
âIâm not joking,â Arnold insisted as he forcefully turned her back to face him. âYou should divorce Dexter.â
Josie scoffed at his command. âAre you out of your mind? I am and will remain Dexterâs wife. What gives you the audacity to ask for a divorce? And even if I did, what about Summer?â
She realized the unyielding connection between the Olsen and Carter families.
you and However, to her surprise, Arnold seemed to see a glimmer of hope in her words. He whispered in her ear, âDivorcing her is just a matter of time. Someone like Summer cannot hold me back.â
His unwavering conviction surprised Josie. Those words were throbbing in her head. âYou donât have to leave him,â Arnold murmured, lowering his head to plant icy lips on her fair neck, sending shivers down her spine. He seemed utterly engrossed by the act as he whispered sweetly, âI can wait.â
She felt like she was going mad-insane!