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.

she died, she was hoping to see Dexter

“Grandpa–”

jade bracelet in it. It has been passed down since your great-great-grandmother. It was with Dex’s mother before this, but there were some accidents… Josie, it’s

a beautiful jade bangle that shone brightly. It was apparent that it cost

Josie’s expectations to receive such an invaluable gift. She quickly rejected him. “No, no. I can’t take such an important item. Grandpa, just

spoke seriously. “Before my wife died, she made me promise to hand this over to Dexter’s future wife. You’re his

not actually his wife!

helpless glance at Dexter

been smiling too much lately. Josie’s

it,”

what

held her wrist and put it on her. The jade

my wife can’t take? You’re implying that you don’t want to

couldn’t refute him in front of

not following the script at