When Love Breaks (Josephine)

Josephine had been staring so intently that she didn't notice she was being nude. "Sorry, 1

's an occupational habit,"

Ethan didn't call her out on her obvious excuse and handed her his plone instead. "Help me with navigation -

The screensaver on his phone was a picture of a cat.

What surprised her was that a refined man like him owned a common tabby cat instead of a purebred.

"Tused to have a tabby too," she said, unable to help herselt. "Thad it when I was akid, but Thad to give it away when we moved."

"Really?" he replied, his tone indifferent.

"Cats have long lifespans. If you still think about that cat, you could try looking for

theeld she keep it again?

She considered the possibility for a moment but quickly shook her head. "Never mind. They've cared for my cat for nine years. I couldn't possibly separate them

П

After setting up the navigation, she put his phone back in the holder and took out her own to call Mason

"Can you check if Zam is at the entrance of the mamion?"

Mason didn't waste any time and took a few steps forward to take a look. He nodded vigorously "Yes, he's there! He's leaning against the car with his arms crossed, looking like he's ready to pick a fight. It's kind of scary" Lucky, she hadn't gone out the main dooc

"You can head back, Mason I'm leaving in someone else'scar."

"Whose car?" Mason asked, concerned. He didn't know anyour at this party who was close to her.

Josephine thought for a moment, then decided to tell the truth. "exhan Dane. He's an actor."

"Oh, low him! He's Simon's best friend I've met him before."

You know him too?"

She found it amusing that she was the only one who didn't know him. She hung up the phone and tumed to Ethan. "You know Mason?"

He nodded. "We've had dinner togetheralew times.

It seemed that she needed to serinnsider casting him as the male lead.

As the car smoothly got on the road, josephine, lost in thought, ignored Ethan completely. Her mind was a jumble of thoughts, switching between Zayn and the film's production

As she was mulling things over, she was startled to see an elderly mobility scooter whit past them.

Then, not far ahead, a bus sped past them.

That was one thing, but a little electric scooter zipping past them took the cake.

Josephine turned to look at Ethan. He seemed focused and calm, as if everything was nonnal.

"You know you're driving a spons car, right?" she asked.

than sesponded with a hum

Josephine glanced at the speedometer and felt a surge of frustration, "If there were no speed limit, I reckon a bicycle could easily outpace your car

Despite her sarcasm, Ethan remained unfazed. "I've driven alone less than ten times since I got my license. I could show you what a sports car can do, but I'm more concerned about staying safe. Don't you agree?" Less than ten times?

Her eyes widened "you've barely driven, yet you want to give me a litt?"

How could be besoiresponsable?

Erban's expression remained calm "I just wanted to help"

His simple statement lett Josephine speechless.

Afterall, he meant well.noveldrama

Fortunately, the ride was smooth despite his slow driving. He didn't make any rookie mistakes, which was a relief. She had to swallow her complaints, lest she became the ungrateful one who bit the hand that fed her. As they approached the villa, bet phone rang. It was Zaytu

Not wanting to leave any lose ends for their next meeting, she answered without hesitation

"Josephine, where are you?-