Chapter 257 His Mother’s Past

Knowing Dexter, Josie was confident he would come rushing back no matter what.

But Henry waved his hand, saying, “Jo, come and keep me company in the courtyard.”

Josie obliged with a pleasant smile.

The ground was littered with scraps of firecracker paper, remnants of the festive celebrations. The red debris of spent firecrackers seemed strangely forlorn at that moment.

Henry settled into his armchair, and Josie was concerned he might feel cold, so she placed a thick blanket on his lap. She poured herself some Earl Grey tea and set it before her. “Did you see Dex’s mother today?”

face floated into Josie’s mind at Henry’s prompt. “Um… she doesn’t seem easy to get along with.”

tea. “The last time I

“Hasn’t she come

she brought into the world simply because she blames the Russell family for ruining her life. After Dex’s father died, the Russell family endured a tumultuous phase. Without her

probed cautiously, “Why

second wife. Despite that, Grant was groomed extensively from a young age and displayed immense potential. He battled his way through the obstacles

year, Grant entered into a marriage alliance with Xanthe, the daughter of the prominent Quorn family. It wasn’t just some business arrangement; Grant bore romantic feelings for her. Unfortunately, Xanthe’s heart belonged to someone else. Consumed by obsession, Grant went

always knew she wasn’t meant to be a part of the Russell family. So, I took Dex with me and let her go. Maybe they crossed paths a few times as Dex grew up,

been grappling with conflicting emotions and countless questions, but all she managed to say was, “Grandpa, was Dexter

and chuckled, “He wasn’t just unhappy; he was downright miserable. But thankfully, there was

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