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.

grandma left this for you. Before she died, she

“Grandpa–”

it. It has been passed down since your great-great-grandmother. It was with Dex’s mother before this,

box, revealing a beautiful jade bangle that shone

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

spoke 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

actually his wife!

at Dexter

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

it,”

what

held her wrist and put it on her. The jade had a great

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

him in front of

He’s not following the script