Blind Date Turned Proposal

Chapter 86 You Still Have Me

He was very perceptive. Josie put her hands on the table behind her, increasing their distance. She felt slightly uneasy.

“Something happened at home, but it’s been solved. You know what it’s like. It’s the same old problems. She forced a smile and pretended everything was alright.

But Matthew could see the exhaustion on her face. “You’ve been tired recently.”

It wasn’t a question. It was a statement.

“Aren’t you a physician, Matt? Why do you sound like a psychologist? You’re so insightful, Josie said half- jokingly. She didn’t want the atmosphere to turn too solemn.

Matthew threw the orange rind into the trash. “Let me act as a psychologist and guess why you’re tired. Is it because of life? Work? Or is it your salary?”

“Close enough. Josie smiled bitterly in exasperation. “All of the above. I have nowhere to go. I’m feeling slightly bothered.”

“Jo, why don’t you cut yourself some slack if you’re exhausted? You don’t have to bear everything alone.”

advice. “If I don’t bear it, who would help me share this burden? As you know, I have no one on my side.”

nonsense, Matthew blurted out

Josie didn’t understand.

have me by your side. I will help you take care of your father.”

head nurse opened the doors. She was slightly surprised when she saw them. “You’re here too, Dr.

aside when he heard

come and sign this. I haven’t seen you in a few days.” She handed a form to

about medication instructions. Josie had signed countless forms for the past three years. She was familiar with the head

sorry. I’ve been

is here.” The head nurse had

answered, “That’s right. I don’t know what I would do without Dr. Sander. Thankfully, he’s

wanted to say something, but she saw Matthew’s

rang. She glanced at it and shot the two apologetic gazes before she went out to answer the call. “Hello.”

room, the head nurse patted Matthew’s shoulder. “You have a long way

until the end. He looked at Josie’s figure outside the door. “There’s no rush. I

an