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.”

“I’m sorry. Please forgive me for

was a warning from Henry.

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

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

Standing outside the master bedroom at Mason Garden, the housekeeper held two tubes of burn ointment and knocked

stood on

overheard snippets of the conversation, hinting at an

he purposely closed the door behind him as he

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

saw Josie nonchalantly closing the ointment tube and placing it on the table.

to study her. His tone was gentler, “Oh, done with your little tantrum, huh? You refused to apologize for your mistake, and now you dare to ask.”

his gaze, Josie asserted,

fault.”

raised an eyebrow at her but ultimately

with her and that there might be surveillance footage in the commercial district to prove it. However, the words halted

things to escalate

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