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.

her hand slipped and fell onto the ground. Hot

to look at Ivy. He frowned in dismay. “What’s

always been steady and rarely made such

Mr. Russell. I did not sleep well last night. I lost myself for a moment. I shall ask someone

You can ask for sick leave the next time

been like this; empathetic yet strict,

eyes reddened, and she started to

there anything else?” Dexter frowned even

Russell. I’m just a little surprised. This is my first time seeing you wear a ring… Do you have

tried to hold herself back from crying. Although she knew Dexter hated others prying into his private life, she still asked

threatened after so many years of being by

He had forgotten to take it off. He had no plans to tell anyone about his marriage.

married. It’s a secret marriage. No one knows about this. You are the first. I do not plan

This hurt more than killing her.

never seen you being close to any

with Dexter that she crossed