Chapter 184 She Was Not at Fault

Josie glanced at him and shrugged, saying casually. “Nah, just not feeling very hungry.”

To Henry’s surprise, Dexter remained unfazed, making no further attempts to coax her. However, Henry discreetly kicked Dexter beneath the table to nudge him into action.

In response, Dexter stood up, his expression a mix of helplessness and impatience. He reached down and grabbed Josie’s drooping hand, pulling her up. “If you’re not in the mood to eat, don’t force yourself.”

Dexter firmly grasped her arm and led her away.

Feeling a chill in her hand, Josie turned back to look at Henry, “But Grandpa…”

Henry responded with an affectionate smile, giving his permission, “It’s alright. Just go with Dex.”

Julie stood nearby, witnessing the scene with conflicting emotions. She interjected, “But it’s a rare.opportunity for you to be here…”

“Julie,” Henry interrupted, gesturing for her to join them. “Come on, don’t just stand there. Sit down and eat with us.”

Julie was pleasantly surprised by the gesture and quickly shook her head, “No, it wouldn’t be appropriate.”

Henry didn’t press the matter further but instead grinned and looked at her, “I’m glad you know what’s appropriate and what’s not.”

the implication, “I’m sorry. Please forgive me for overstepping my

a warning from

stay within her role, do her duties, and not interfere where she has no

housekeeper quickly

wasn’t her place to do so. Standing outside the master bedroom at Mason Garden, the housekeeper held two tubes of burn ointment and knocked on the

stood on

the conversation, hinting at an update on

before he ended the call, he purposely closed the door behind

off her thoughts, Josie focused on the task at hand, applying the

nonchalantly closing the ointment tube and placing it on the table. Taking the initiative, he

done with your little tantrum, huh? You refused to apologize for your

Josie asserted, “It wasn’t

fault.”

an eyebrow at her but ultimately

it. However, the words halted at the tip

didn’t want things to escalate

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