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.

on his lap. She poured herself some Earl Grey tea and set

prompt. “Um… she doesn’t seem easy

smiled and took a sip of his tea. “The last time I saw

was taken aback. “Hasn’t she come back all these

ruining her life. After Dex’s father died, the Russell family endured a tumultuous phase. Without her restoring stability, we might not have

probed cautiously, “Why

wife. Despite that, Grant was groomed extensively from a young age and displayed immense potential. He battled his way through the obstacles presented by his half-siblings, leaving everyone else filled with envy and

business 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 Xanthe’s lover

always knew she wasn’t meant to be a part of the Russell family. So, I took Dex with me and let her go. Maybe

understanding becoming clearer. She had been grappling with conflicting emotions and countless questions, but all she

a smile tinged with relief and chuckled, “He wasn’t just unhappy; he was downright miserable. But thankfully, there was a girl who was there for him during those years,