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.

Mr. Russell needs someone to look after him back home. I must return to him after leaving him

understanding

these past few days. 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

reaching for the impossible. Just trust him, Jo. Although it might be challenging at times, just know that everything will work out. If possible, please bear with his occasional bouts

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

nagging worry lingered in Josie’s mind that she might disappoint Marilyn’s expectations

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

decided not to wait

to leave the premises, they spotted Dexter’s Porsche

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

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

you come back so late?” Josie ignored his scrutiny

business negotiation went on

“And you’ve been

Just a

these people should count their blessings that he didn’t chug

get in, “Come on in. We should head to the hospital now.”

waiting all morning, she was overjoyed as