Blind Date Turned Proposal

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.

At that moment, Henry took out a vintage box and motioned for Josie to sit.

left this for you. Before she died, she was hoping to see Dexter get

“Grandpa–”

since your great-great-grandmother. It was with Dex’s mother before this, but

shone brightly. It was apparent that it cost a lot

Josie’s expectations to receive such an invaluable gift. She quickly rejected him.

seriously. “Before my wife died, she made me promise to hand this over to Dexter’s future wife. You’re his wife now – you’re entirely entitled to

not actually his

Dexter and pulled his sleeves. Say

he had been smiling too much lately. Josie’s eyes were slightly red, looking like

take it,”

what you’re talking

and put it on her. The

anything my wife can’t take? You’re implying that you don’t want to be my wife by rejecting this,” he

him

not following the