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.

moment. The plate in her hand slipped and fell onto the ground. Hot coffee spilled all

Dexter raise his eyes to look at Ivy.

made such elementary mistakes.

did not sleep well last night. I lost myself for a

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

had always been like this; empathetic yet strict, kind yet cold.

eyes reddened, and

anything else?” Dexter frowned

surprised. This is my first time seeing you wear a

back from crying. Although she knew Dexter hated others prying into his private

was the first time she felt her position threatened after so many years of being by his

ring on his finger. He was taken aback. He had forgotten to take it off. He had no plans to tell anyone about his marriage.

frankly. “I’m married. It’s a secret marriage. No one knows about this. You are the first. I do not plan to make it known

first… Ivy could barely breathe. This hurt more than killing her. Why did

close to any woman before. Why did you get married suddenly?

Dexter that she crossed the