Chapter 257

 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?”Xanthe’s face floated into Josie’s mind at Henry’s prompt. “Um… she doesn’t seem easy to get along with.”