Blind Date Turned Proposal

Leave as Soon as Possible

Josie stood by the entrance, pouring a cup of water for the police officers.

The police officers didn’t hold anything against her after she explained what happened. “Your husband looked furious. He must bully you often, they commented.

However, she kept it to herself and explained, “It’s my fault. I came out without telling him.”

“Is he that strict with you?”

“That’s how he’s always been.”

“Seeing how you and your husband act around each other, I’m sure your relationship won’t last. Listen to my advice and get away from him as soon as possible.

Josie chuckled softly, “Thanks, buddy.”

Despite her wishes, Dexter wouldn’t let her go.

The police officers had already left when Dexter exited the station. Andy went outside to make a call. Dexter leaned against the wall, a cigarette dangling from his mouth. He lit it up but didn’t take a puff. “They look quite young. I’m sure they’re just at the beginning of their careers. Shall I turn their world. upside down?”

The smoke he breathed out wafted between them.

request. However, if you’re unwilling to do so, I guess I’ll have no choice but to make them pay. Their lives would be ruined because of your little rebellion. Would you be able to sleep soundly

better than anyone.”

Don’t say I

of her grip. Dexter was a master manipulator, and he knew

were like two chips of blue ice, cold and unyielding. “I have a

shot up in

inform me about Laura’s situation.”

expanded into a wide grin. “Sure.”

flashlight. into the car. Dexter’s eyes narrowed to slits as

didn’t recognize you before. But I wouldn’t have mistaken. you for a human trafficker if I had known you were

searches

glanced over. In that brief moment, her eyes widened in shock at the pictures posted online. They were from

taken from a misleading angle. It showed Dexter carrying Josie away, his broad back making her look small in his arms. She

welled

face was a blank slate, unreadable and impenetrable.

was a hive of activity, with people buzzing about