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.

placed a thick blanket on his lap. She poured herself some Earl Grey

Josie’s mind at Henry’s prompt. “Um… she doesn’t seem easy to get along

of his tea. “The last time I saw

taken aback. “Hasn’t she

shook his head. “She can’t stand the sight of the son she brought into the 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

probed cautiously, “Why does

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

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 lengths to drive Xanthe’s lover out of Wavery, plunging their marriage into despair and confinement.

me and let her go. Maybe they crossed paths a few times as Dex grew up, but I never

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

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,