Chapter 669 The New Year’s Gift from Dexter

Picking up on the disgruntlement behind his words, Josie remarked, “Grandpa sounds upset.”

Dexter continued typing away on the keyboard, dealing with business matters. “Family ties run deep. It’s normal for him to be upset.”

“Grandpa is already at the age of the heavenly mandáte. His children are also in their old age. He probably doesn’t want to see this kind of situation happen in the family.” Josie carefully chose her words as she poured him a glass of water.

“Nobody ever wished for this.” Dexter looked up. “Yanis should have known that this day would come when he plotted against me with outsiders.”

He had always sought revenge for any harm done to him, especially when it was inflicted by a family. member.

Josie nodded.

“So, are we still returning to Russell Manor for New Year?”

Dexter’s fingers hovered over the keyboard, pausing for a moment. He then took the water glass from her hand, gently placed it on the table, and reluctantly pulled her into his arms.

“Yes.”

Josie curved her lips, sitting on his lap and running her fingers through his slightly prickly hair.

“Do

you

I’m crude?” he mumbled, burying his head

Josie whispered. “you had a tough time in Spain, and

Dexter carried on, saying, “if that incident hadn’t happened, you wouldn’t have come to Spain with me, wouldn’t have had a car accident, and wouldn’t have begged Mark to help me. Jo, you don’t need to burden yourself with those

to blame, and he was determined to make

She might have endured hardships, but she was never forgotten

clear and calm weather this year. The Russell family lived in peace, and on New Year’s Eve morning, Josie received two gifts: one from Dexter

It felt substantial when she touched it. Half-jokingly, she quipped, “Dad, please don’t tell me you’ve given me

flicked her forehead. Take it, and stop

Josie was delighted.

she received any special gifts, but this year she got two. It wasn’t just about the gift but

from Dexter, which felt thin. Playfully dissatisfied, she

1/2

are

kiss on

open the envelope, finding

Josie was taken aback.

pin number is our wedding anniversary, Dexter

raised an eyebrow. “How much money did you

and your money fixation. Well, go to the bank and check

held onto him, and Dexter had no choice but to

turned her head; twenty-four matched her

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