Blind Date Turned Proposal

Dexter arrived at his office early today, even before Ivy had prepared his breakfast.

Ivy panicked for a moment. She hurriedly prepared some toast. This was what she made for Dexter daily. He was always too busy to take care of his meals.

“Mr. Russell, I’m sorry, I arrived late today. This is your breakfast.” Ivy said carefully.

Dexter was expressionless as he studied the financial reports for the first quarter of the year.

“I’m early today. I’ve eaten. You can have it.”

Eaten? Ivy was a little surprised. “… Okay.”

She picked up the plate and peeked at Dexter. Just at that moment, she saw a ring on his finger!

It was on his ring finger.

Its meaning was clear.

slipped and fell

did Dexter raise his eyes to look at Ivy. He frowned in dismay. “What’s the

such elementary mistakes. What

I did not sleep well last night. I lost myself for a moment. I shall ask someone to get this cleaned

a little annoyed. “Go. You can ask for sick leave the next time you

like this; empathetic yet strict, kind yet

Her eyes reddened, and

anything

surprised. This is my first time seeing you wear a ring… Do you have any good news to share about

hated others prying into his private

first time she felt her position threatened after so many years of

his finger. He was taken aback. He had forgotten to take it off. He had no plans to tell anyone about his marriage. But since someone he trusted found out, there was

knows about this. You are the first. I do not plan to make it known to others. Do

barely breathe. This hurt more than killing her. Why did he get married all of a

any woman before. Why did you get married suddenly? I don’t

with Dexter that she