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.”

and immediately grasped the implication, “I’m sorry. Please forgive me for

warning

she should stay within her role, do her duties, and not interfere

bedroom of Mason Garden, the housekeeper quickly brought two tubes of

nosy when it wasn’t her place to do so. Standing outside the master bedroom

stood on

snippets of the conversation, hinting at an update on Jesse.

call, he purposely closed the door behind him as he walked away. leaving her

the task at hand, applying the ointment to her scalded wound.

nonchalantly closing the ointment tube and placing it on the table. Taking the initiative, he inquired, “How’s

“Oh, done with your little tantrum, huh? You refused to apologize for your mistake, and now you dare

gaze, Josie asserted, “It wasn’t my

fault.”

her but ultimately said

prove it. However, the words halted at the tip of her tongue. She didn’t want to give the impression of what he accused her of-being jealous and disguising her intentions with a loud voice.

want things to escalate in that manner.

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