Blind Date Turned Proposal

Dexter’s hand, which was holding a chess piece, stopped midair for a second before he put it down and said, “Yes, Grandpa. That was indeed the case in the beginning. But I genuinely love her as who she is now.”

Henry smiled in satisfaction. “I’m glad you guys are truly in love with each other. Now that I have seen you marry the woman you love, I have no regrets in this life. Waste no more time so that I can have a great-grandchild soon.”

Henry was in his eighties, so the functions of his organs started deteriorating.

Dexter’s eyes fluttered as he hummed in response.

The call that Josie received was from Jenny. The things she said were the same as yesterday. Josie brushed her off and went back to the ward.

When it was lunchtime, Henry insisted on going for a walk, so he brought Dexter and Josie to a restaurant outside the hospital.

After ordering a few of Henry’s favorite dishes, Dexter passed the menu to Josie and said in his deep voice with a tinge of affection. “Pick a few dishes that you want.”

pretended to order

served. Dexter put on a perfect act and helped Josie with the dishes from time

putting some fried eggplants she ordered into Dexter’s plate. “Dex, try out

Josie with

was surprised. “Huh? Dexter has hated eggplants since he was

smiled, “Grandpa, you might not know about it yet – eggplants are my favorite vegetable, and Dex started liking it too after we

then, your grandmother and I were like this too. She loved desserts, and I didn’t, but I gradually had a sweet tooth

his anger and swallowed the eggplants

when she

restaurant and went back to the hospital. “Alright, I know you

said, “Alright, Grandpa. We’ll leave first, then.

said goodbye to Henry with a smile. With that, Dexter held Josie’s hand and left side

Mr. Russell, Grandpa is still watching