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.

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

no meaning attached to his help. To him, she was only as significant as

called

tight–lipped smile and replied, “Alright, I’ll go

for you, but it’ll get better over time. Dex

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

let out a sigh

know what’s the girl’s name?”

on the spot. “She’s Leanne. She grew

girl if she’s receiving

she noticed how Old Mr. Russell avoided revealing too

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

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

that had happened. Did Dexter marry her because of her face? All his care and warmth towards her was misdirected, thanks to the

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