Blind Date Turned Proposal

Chapter 257 His Mother’s Past

Knowing Dexter, Josie was confident he would come rushing back no matter what.

But Henry waved his hand, saying, “Jo, come and keep me company in the courtyard.”

Josie obliged with a pleasant smile.

The ground was littered with scraps of firecracker paper, remnants of the festive celebrations. The red debris of spent firecrackers seemed strangely forlorn at that moment.

into his armchair, and Josie was concerned he might feel cold, so she placed a thick blanket on his lap. She poured herself some Earl Grey tea and set it before her. “Did you see

face floated into Josie’s mind at Henry’s prompt. “Um… she doesn’t

his tea. “The last time I

she come

her life. After Dex’s father died, the Russell family endured a tumultuous phase. Without her restoring stability, we might not have the Dex we know today. That’s why I’ve chosen to ignore all the decisions

“Why

from a young age and displayed immense potential. He battled his way through the obstacles presented by his half-siblings,

arrangement; Grant bore romantic feelings for her. Unfortunately, Xanthe’s heart belonged to someone else. Consumed by obsession, Grant went to extreme lengths to drive

wasn’t meant to be a part of the Russell family. So, I took Dex with me and let her go. Maybe they crossed paths a few

conflicting emotions and countless questions, but all she managed to say was, “Grandpa, was Dexter not happy when he was a child?”

a smile tinged with relief and chuckled, “He wasn’t just unhappy; he was downright miserable. But thankfully, there was a