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

a warning

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

the housekeeper quickly brought

nosy when it 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

stood on

of the conversation, hinting at an update on

the door behind him as he walked away. leaving her

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

tube and placing it on the table. Taking the

the door frame, he tilted his head to study her. His tone was gentler, “Oh, done with your little tantrum, huh? You refused to

gaze, Josie

fault.”

an eyebrow at her

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

didn’t want things to escalate

to leave, “Tonight, I’ll

paused and added, “You can ask Jess with me visiting her at the hospital. I don’t mind going to

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