The maids at Russell Mansion knew that Henry was going to be discharged, so they made a scrumptious dinner.

This was Josie’s second meal with Henry. She was not as nervous as before now that she knew Henry cared about her genuinely.

After dinner, he called both of them to his study.

He was a Buddhist, so he lit an incense that smelled nice.

Josie was still looking around the familiar surroundings. I feel like I’ve been here before.

Dexter grabbed her hand. “What’s wrong?”

“This place looks familiar. Perhaps I’ve seen similar designs in some books. Just ignored me,” she replied uncertainly.

that moment, Henry took out a vintage box and motioned

Before she died, she

“Grandpa–”

it. It has been passed down since your great-great-grandmother. It was with Dex’s mother before this, but there were some

box, revealing a beautiful jade bangle that shone brightly. It was apparent that it

gift. She quickly rejected him. “No, no. I can’t take such an

my wife died, she made me promise to hand this over to Dexter’s future wife. You’re his wife now – you’re entirely entitled to

his wife! I

Dexter and pulled his

lately. Josie’s eyes were

take it,”

know what

her. The jade had a great contrast against her fair

anything my wife can’t take? You’re implying that you don’t want to be my wife by rejecting this,” he said calmly, rendering Josie

couldn’t refute him in front

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