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.

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 Dex’s mother today?”

into Josie’s mind at Henry’s prompt. “Um…

of his tea. “The last time I saw her was

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

world simply because she blames the Russell family for ruining 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 she’s

“Why does she hate…?

youngest son of his father’s second wife. Despite that, Grant was groomed extensively from a young age and displayed immense potential.

alliance with Xanthe, the daughter of the prominent Quorn family. It wasn’t just some business arrangement; Grant bore romantic feelings for her. Unfortunately, Xanthe’s heart belonged to someone else. Consumed by obsession, Grant went to extreme

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

and countless questions, but all she managed to say was, “Grandpa, was Dexter not happy

downright miserable. But thankfully, there was a girl who was there for him during those years, and she made