Chapter 168:

Joseph gently placed the apple tree in the hole, his hands carefully covering the base of the tree with soil. His every movement was slow and careful, as if he were performing a sacred ritual. While his hands were busy with his work, his mind drifted back to a conversation he had not long ago.

One afternoon, as Joseph was walking around the garden, he happened to come across Mrs. An, the loyal old maid, meticulously tending to the flower bushes near the fence. Mrs. An had been with Joseph's family for a long time, and had always shown dedication to her work. Joseph approached, a gentle smile on his lips as he greeted her.

"Mrs. An, are you busy with the garden again today?" Joseph spoke, his tone polite but a little curious.

Mrs. An raised her head, her eyes looking at Joseph kindly. "Yes, young master. I saw that the grass was growing a bit too much, so I wanted to clean it up a bit. This garden needs regular care to stay beautiful like this."

Joseph nodded, his eyes sweeping over th
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