The maids at Russell Mansion knew that Henry was going to be discharged, so they made a scrumptious dinner.

This was Josie’s second meal with Henry. She was not as nervous as before now that she knew Henry cared about her genuinely.

After dinner, he called both of them to his study.

He was a Buddhist, so he lit an incense that smelled nice.

Josie was still looking around the familiar surroundings. I feel like I’ve been here before.

Dexter grabbed her hand. “What’s wrong?”

“This place looks familiar. Perhaps I’ve seen similar designs in some books. Just ignored me,” she replied uncertainly.

At that moment, Henry took out a vintage box and motioned for Josie to sit.

she died,

“Grandpa–”

great-great-grandmother. It was with Dex’s mother before this, but there were some accidents… Josie, it’s time to pass it to you

the box, revealing a beautiful jade bangle that shone brightly. It was

of Josie’s expectations to receive such an invaluable gift. She quickly rejected him. “No, no. I can’t take such

died, she made me promise to hand this over to Dexter’s future wife. You’re his wife now – you’re entirely entitled to

not actually his

glance at Dexter and pulled his

smiling too much lately.

take it,”

know what you’re

her wrist and put it on her. The jade had a great contrast against her

that you don’t want to be my wife by rejecting this,” he said calmly, rendering Josie

refute him

not following the

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