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.

At that moment, Henry took out a vintage box and motioned for Josie to sit.

“Your grandma left this for you. Before she died, she was hoping to see Dexter get married. Unfortunately…”

“Grandpa–”

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

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

invaluable gift. She quickly rejected him.

seriously. “Before my wife died, she made me promise to hand this over to Dexter’s future wife. You’re his wife now

but I’m not actually his wife! I can’t

shot a helpless glance at Dexter

he had been smiling too much lately. Josie’s eyes

it,”

know what

her. The

implying that you don’t want to be my wife by rejecting this,” he said calmly, rendering

refute him

our act? He’s not following the

“Even if

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