Blind Date Turned Proposal

Chapter 176 He Rushed Back

In the blink of an eye, a week had gone by. It was time for Josie to have her plaster cast removed. In the early morning. Marilyn had been busy preparing the necessity and

accompanying Josie to the hospital. Meanwhile, Josie sat at the dining table, absentmindedly picking at her breakfast.

Last night, Dexter messaged her, telling her not to wait as he would pull an all-nighter at an important business function. But now it was morning, and he still hadn’t returned.

Didn’t they agree that he would go with her to the hospital?

“What’s the matter, Jo? You look so down. Is something bothering you?” Marilyn noticed Josie’s expression. She was concerned and quickly sat beside her.

Josie mustered a smile, “Oh, it’s nothing. You’ve been taking care of me all this time. Once I fully recover, you’ll have to return to Russell Mansion. I just feel a bit sad about you leaving

so soon.”

Josie’s words brought a smile to Marilyn’s face.

doting sigh and gently clasped Josie’s hand, saying, “I like you a lot too. But Old Mr. Russell needs someone to look after him

understanding the responsibility.

his feelings. To be frank, his aloof and distant nature makes it even harder for him to fall in love.” Marilyn said earnestly. Josie muttered in her heart, ‘But he has someone special

it means reaching for the impossible. Just trust him, Jo. Although it might be challenging at times,

in Josie’s heart. She nodded gratefully and said, “Thanks, Marilyn, I will

worry lingered in Josie’s mind that she might disappoint Marilyn’s expectations and trust.

running behind schedule for her

and decided not to wait any longer

the premises, they spotted Dexter’s

flicker of joy illuminated Josie’s eyes as she rushed towards the car and grabbed the door handle.

if he hadn’t slept all night, Dexter’s weariness dissipated when he saw Josie. He beamed and said, “You shouldn’t be running

so late?” Josie ignored his scrutiny and quizzed him.

went on throughout

sniffed, “And you’ve

Just a

his status, not many people dared to pressure him into drinking. On the contrary, these people should count their blessings that he

pushed open the car door and motioned for her to get in, “Come on in. We should head to

morning, she was overjoyed as