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.”

wasn’t oblivious and immediately grasped the implication, “I’m sorry. Please forgive me for overstepping my

was a warning from

a servant, she should stay within her role, do her

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

shouldn’t be nosy when it wasn’t her place to do so. Standing outside the master bedroom at Mason Garden, the housekeeper

stood on

overheard snippets of the conversation, hinting

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

Josie focused on the task

saw Josie nonchalantly closing the ointment tube and placing it

to study her. His tone was gentler, “Oh, done with your little tantrum, huh? You refused

gaze, Josie asserted, “It wasn’t

fault.”

eyebrow at

to prove it. However, the words halted at the tip of her

things to escalate in that

up, intending to leave, “Tonight, I’ll go

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

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