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?”

Henry’s prompt. “Um… she doesn’t

tea. “The last time I saw

aback. “Hasn’t she come back all

the Russell family for ruining her life. After Dex’s father died,

probed cautiously, “Why does she

a young age and displayed immense potential. He battled his way

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 to extreme lengths to drive Xanthe’s lover out of Wavery,

meant to be a part of the Russell family. So, I took Dex with me and let her go.

been grappling with conflicting emotions and countless questions, but all she managed to

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

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