Chapter 249 New Year’s Eve

Mason Garden was filled with a festive mood on New Year’s Eve.

Josie dragged Dexter along early in the morning to hang up some decorations at the entrance. Dexter was tall and could easily put them up. He turned to ask Josie if the angle was appropriate.

Josie observed carefully and said, “Hmm.. Slightly to the left. Yeah, yeah. Looks good now”

Marilyn, who was watering the plants, said to Henry with a wide grin. “Dex has never helped to decorate the house all these years. Only Jo could persuade him.”

Dexter complained, “Ms. Marilyn, I was busy the past few years. You make it sound like I’m lazy”

That’s true. When have you not been busy? I’m glad that Jo is around this year. Marilyn looked at Jo and gave her a thumbs up.

Josie blushed in embarrassment. Henry beckoned her over. “Come here, Jo. This is my new year’s gift to you. Keep it

a pile of cash. Josie rejected it immediately. “I can’t accept it, Grandpa. I’m a working adult now, so I shouldn’t receive this

“That’s not an issue at all. No matter how old you are, you’re still a child to me. Moreover, you are my

who nodded, signaling her to

were only two of them, Josie whispered, “That’s too much money. I

you.”

gift from Grandpa.

take it.” Upon perceiving Dexter’s noncommittal stance, Josie was

good care of by the servants, who were more dedicated than the caretakers.

about me.” Sitting beside the bed, Josie held Paul’s hand and mumbled, “Please wake up soon. Dexter’s grandpa is old and lonely. If you regain consciousness, he must be glad to have someone to

know that Dexter’s father passed away long ago. Dexter is a cold person. How great it would be if you could show care to him as a fatherly

talking to Paul until a servant came to knock on the door. “Mrs. Russell, the car

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