After packing his bags, Larry was about to leave when he ran into Mallory.
âWhere are you going so early in the morning?â
Larry didnât provide much detail. He simply replied, âThereâs something I need to take care of back homeâ¦â
âAre you going back to your country?â
Larry nodded and paused for a moment, as if he had something else on his mind.
âBy the way⦠thereâs something I need to tell you. Josie is in Sumanthova.â
âWhat?â
Malloryâs face showed surprise as she asked incredulously, âHave you seen her?â
Larry glanced at his watch. âItâs hard to explain in a short time. I have to go now⦠I need a favor. Ms.
Warren is currently hesitant about Mr. Russell. If you happen to see her, please speak positively about Mr. Russell⦠Their relationship canât handle any more difficulties⦠Iâm counting on you.â
Mallory still wanted to say something, but Larry had already hurriedly left. As she watched him walk away, Mallory couldnât help but mutter under her breath, âWhat on earth? He didnât even explain things clearlyâ¦â
The mere thought of Josie being in Sumanthova made Mallory restless.
Josie had just arrived at the second round of auditions for the Golden Key Awards. She parked her car in the garage.
Unexpectedly, a red sedan suddenly swerved, blocking her view.
Josie furrowed her brows slightly and honked her horn.
The car window across from her rolled down, revealing a familiar face looking directly at her.
Josie was taken aback.
A flicker of surprise suddenly appeared in her eyes, mixed with a hint of delight.
Across from her, Malloryâs lips formed a captivating smile.
âAfter hearing from Larry that youâre in Sumanthova, I came to find you. You left without a word back then. Do you still consider me a friend?â
The two old friends finally reunited.
Josie raised an eyebrow.
When she left initially, she didnât say goodbye to Mallory, who clearly held some resentment.
Mallory was indeed somewhat angry.
Upon seeing Josie, Mallory realized that her worries over the past two years were ultimately unnecessary. It seemed⦠Josie was doing quite well.
âItâs been a long timeâ¦â Josie glanced at Mallory, feeling as if time hadnât left any marks on her. Two years had passed, and she had visibly matured.
She exuded confidence, resembling a strong woman who appeared tough on the outside but was resilient on the inside.
Mallory let out a cold huff. âDonât think I will forgive youâ¦â
The two of them chose a cafe and settled down near the window.
Although Mallory was angry at Josie for leaving without saying goodbye, she also understood Josieâs helplessness.
Given the circumstances back then, perhaps it was the right choice for Josie to leave after all.
âWhen Larry first told me youâre in Sumanthova, I found it hard to believe. These past two years, you cut off all contact, which made me quite worried⦠How have you been these past two years?â
Stirring her coffee, Josie nodded with a smile. âIâve been well.â
âHave you⦠seen Dexter?â
When Dexter was mentioned, Josie didnât show much emotion. She remained calm, as if she was talking about someone insignificant.
She acknowledged, âWeâve metâ¦â
Mallory was somewhat taken aback by her reaction.
Two years had passedâ¦
It seems like she has already moved onâ¦
However, when it came to Dexter⦠Thinking back on what she had witnessed and heard over the past two years as an observer, Mallory couldnât help but sigh.
Two years is a significant period of time, during which numerous events unfolded.
One notable example is the remarkable transformation that took place in Wavery. The previously chaotic and disorganized state of affairs has now been replaced by a sense of clarity. The Russell family has emerged as a prominent force, with Dexter assuming the role of an undisputed leader in Wavery.