Blind Date Turned Proposal

Chapter 73 A Substitute

Marilyn went upstairs to find her. As she didn’t see Josie in the main bedroom, she went into the study to look for her. When she finally arrived, she was startled at the sight of Josie, whose features were all clouded into a shape of despair and disappointment.

Marilyn was flustered to see her in that state. She slowly approached her and said, “Josie, Dex has already left the house. I’ll call a taxi to send you back home: Is that okay?”

Josie closed her eyes. She had too much pride to drop her dignity.

She believed he would let his guard down and show care and patience to her. She also thought that he would be the one to save her whenever she was in danger, proving that she was someone special to him.

But she misunderstood him.

Dexter was wise beyond his years, and nothing could bring him down as he faced his problems fearlessly. With his intellect, it would take a few lifetimes to be up to par with him. Josie assumed that he only helped her out of kindness.

Everything seemed clear as day to Josie as she pondered over his actions.

when he was fuming with anger. His calm and composed demeanor had disappeared, and his deep eyes narrowed into an icy cold glare

There was no meaning attached to his help. To him, she was only as significant as the grass by the street that would never amount to anything significant.

called her worriedly.

her lips into a tight–lipped smile and replied, “Alright,

left the Russell Mansion, Old Mr. Russell fidgeted as he mulled over his thoughts before finally speaking up, “Kid, it must’ve been hard for you, but it’ll get better over time. Dex is still hurt from the past. Please understand him,”

reality, Josie summoned up a smile, saying, “Grandpa, I’m not having a hard time. I understand it’s hard for

Mr. Russell let out a

know what’s the girl’s name?”

putting Old Mr. Russell on the spot. “She’s Leanne. She grew up with Dex and was kind and

girl if

avoided revealing too much about the girl, Josie concluded that

why did she end up disappearing? And why did she look identical to her?

skies went dark as night approached, but the road was lit

marry her because of her face? All his care and warmth towards her was misdirected, thanks to

the thought. It must’ve been the truth. Or else, how did she expect to gain his