Blind Date Turned Proposal

Chapter 249 New Year’s Eve

Mason Garden was filled with a festive mood on New Year’s Eve.

Josie dragged Dexter along early in the morning to hang up some decorations at the entrance. Dexter was tall and could easily put them up. He turned to ask Josie if the angle was appropriate.

Josie observed carefully and said, “Hmm.. Slightly to the left. Yeah, yeah. Looks good now”

Marilyn, who was watering the plants, said to Henry with a wide grin. “Dex has never helped to decorate the house all these years. Only Jo could persuade him.”

Dexter complained, “Ms. Marilyn, I was busy the past few years. You make it sound like I’m lazy”

That’s true. When have you not been busy? I’m glad that Jo is around this year. Marilyn looked at Jo and gave her a thumbs up.

beckoned her over. “Come here, Jo. This is my new year’s gift

an envelope filled with a pile of cash. Josie rejected it immediately. “I can’t accept it, Grandpa. I’m a working adult

“That’s not an issue at all. No matter how old you are, you’re still a child to me. Moreover, you are my new granddaughter-in-law.

looked at Dexter, who nodded, signaling

of them, Josie whispered, “That’s too much money.

you.”

chuckled. “It’s a gift from Grandpa. You

it.” Upon perceiving Dexter’s noncommittal stance, Josie

was taken good care of by the servants, who were more dedicated than the caretakers. Not only that, she could

you regain consciousness, he must be glad to have someone to chat with.

passed away long ago. Dexter is a cold person. How great it would be if you could show care to him as a fatherly figure.”

came to knock on the door. “Mrs. Russell, the car is ready. It’s time to