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.

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

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

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

“Hasn’t she come back all these years?”

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

cautiously, “Why does

was groomed extensively from a young age and displayed immense potential. He battled his way through the obstacles presented by his

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

part of the Russell family. So, I took Dex with me and let her go. Maybe they crossed paths a few times as Dex grew up, but I never saw

with conflicting emotions and countless questions, but all she managed to say was, “Grandpa, was Dexter

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