Chapter 249 New Year’s Eve

Mason Garden was filled with a festive mood on New Year’s Eve.

Josie dragged Dexter along early in the morning to hang up some decorations at the entrance. Dexter was tall and could easily put them up. He turned to ask Josie if the angle was appropriate.

Josie observed carefully and said, “Hmm.. Slightly to the left. Yeah, yeah. Looks good now”

Marilyn, who was watering the plants, said to Henry with a wide grin. “Dex has never helped to decorate the house all these years. Only Jo could persuade him.”

Dexter complained, “Ms. Marilyn, I was busy the past few years. You make it sound like I’m lazy”

That’s true. When have you not been busy? I’m glad that Jo is around this year. Marilyn looked at Jo and gave her a thumbs up.

“Come here, Jo. This

a pile of cash. Josie rejected it immediately. “I can’t accept it, Grandpa. I’m a working

Henry insisted and forcefully shoved the envelope into Josie’s hand. “That’s not an issue at all. No matter how old you are, you’re still a child to me. Moreover, you are my new granddaughter-in-law. Just take

nodded, signaling

were only two of them, Josie whispered, “That’s too much money. I should

you.”

a gift from Grandpa. You may keep it for

perceiving Dexter’s noncommittal stance,

Josie went to check in on Paul. Paul was taken good care of by the servants, who were more dedicated than

hand and mumbled, “Please wake up soon. Dexter’s grandpa is old and lonely. If you regain consciousness, he must be glad to have someone to chat with. Last time, he asked me what your occupation was before you fell ill.

Dexter is a cold person. How great it would be if you

continued talking to Paul until a servant came to knock on the door. “Mrs. Russell, the car is ready. It’s time to

would head to the ancestral hall for ancestral worship on New Year’s Eve. Josie’s identity as Dexter’s wife was

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