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.

gently clasped Josie’s hand, saying, “I like you a lot too. But Old Mr. Russell needs

understanding

articulates or easily acknowledges his feelings. To be frank, his aloof and distant nature makes it even harder

you, go above and beyond to please you. Even if it means reaching for the impossible. Just trust him, Jo. Although it might be

a bittersweet feeling in Josie’s heart. She nodded gratefully and said, “Thanks,

that she might

that she was running behind schedule for her hospital appointment, Josie grew

and decided not to wait any

the premises, they spotted Dexter’s Porsche approaching from a

flicker of joy illuminated Josie’s eyes as she rushed towards

weariness dissipated when he saw Josie. He beamed and said, “You shouldn’t be running

did you come back so late?” Josie ignored his

business negotiation went on

you’ve

Just a

because, given his status, not many people dared to pressure him into drinking. On the contrary, these people should count their blessings that he didn’t chug booze down on them and make

car door and motioned for her to get in,

waiting all morning, she was overjoyed as