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.

you a lot too. But Old Mr. Russell needs someone to look after him back home. I must return to him after leaving him alone

nodded, understanding the responsibility.

I’ve seen how your relationship with Dex has evolved. He’s not someone who articulates or easily acknowledges 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 in his heart, someone he cares deeply about.”

that’s the most important thing. Don’t worry, when he likes you, go above and beyond to please you. Even if it means reaching for the impossible. Just trust him, Jo. Although it might be challenging at times, just know that everything will work

advice stirred a bittersweet feeling in Josie’s heart. She nodded gratefully and said, “Thanks, Marilyn, I will remember that.”

worry lingered in Josie’s mind that she

that she was running behind schedule for her

and decided not to wait any

they were about to leave the premises, they spotted Dexter’s

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

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

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

on

“And you’ve been drinking.”

a

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 them go on a wild bender.

motioned for her to get

eagerly. After waiting all morning, she was overjoyed as her