Chapter 31 Family Heirloom

The maids at Russell Mansion knew that Henry was going to be discharged, so they made a scrumptious dinner.

This was Josie’s second meal with Henry. She was not as nervous as before now that she knew Henry cared about her genuinely.

After dinner, he called both of them to his study.

He was a Buddhist, so he lit an incense that smelled nice.

Josie was still looking around the familiar surroundings. I feel like I’ve been here before.

Dexter grabbed her hand. “What’s wrong?”

“This place looks familiar. Perhaps I’ve seen similar designs in some books. Just ignored me,” she replied uncertainly.

moment, Henry took out a vintage box

you. Before she died,

“Grandpa–”

It has been passed down since your great-great-grandmother. It was with Dex’s mother before this, but there were

that shone brightly. It was apparent that

to receive such an invaluable gift. She quickly rejected him. “No, no. I can’t take such an important item. Grandpa, just keep it

“Before my wife died, she made me promise to hand this over to Dexter’s future wife.

actually his wife! I

shot a helpless glance at Dexter

that he had been smiling too much lately. Josie’s eyes

it,”

you know what you’re talking

and put it on her. The jade

take? You’re implying that you don’t want to be my wife by

him in front

not following

that. “Even if

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