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.

this for you. Before she died, she was hoping to

“Grandpa–”

your great-great-grandmother. It was with Dex’s mother before this, but there were some accidents… Josie, it’s time

opened the box, revealing a beautiful jade bangle that shone brightly. It was apparent that it cost a

receive such an invaluable gift. She quickly rejected him. “No, no. I can’t take

promise to hand this over to

actually his wife! I

a helpless glance at Dexter and pulled his

he had been smiling too much lately. Josie’s eyes

it,” he

know what you’re talking

and put it on her. The jade

take? You’re implying that you don’t want to be my wife by rejecting this,” he said calmly, rendering Josie

couldn’t refute him in front

our act? He’s not following the script at