Blind Date Turned Proposal

Dexter’s hand was about to open the car door, and Josie pulled it away with a slightly stiff smile. “Didn’t you study here for a year? There’s nothing much to see.”

“The anniversary celebration is lively. Let’s soak it in. Dexter silently held her hand and led her out of the car.

It seemed like Josie couldn’t avoid it.

Dexter was in a black coat. He blocked most of the breeze as he stood before her. She felt a sense of security just by looking at his figure.

As a petite woman in a vast world, it seemed like she was naturally protected as she hid behind the man.

There was a lake here with elm trees by the side. Red leaves floated in the air before falling into the dark green, crystal-clear lake water.

Further up front was the lively scene.

Dexter was slightly distracted and suddenly asked, “Did you date when you were in university?”

widened a little. She paused momentarily before answering, “Why

“I feel like such a great landscape is perfect for university

meant. She wrapped herself tightly in his arms and asked, “What about you? Did

said dully, “No. After finishing a year in Wavery, I applied to be an exchange student in Boston. The schoolwork overseas was difficult,

I not believe you?” Josie said half-jokingly. “You’re so handsome, Mr. Russell. You should have

was a sweet-talker. Dexter squeezed her chin and said half warningly and half

and knew she couldn’t avoid it. “I dated someone for a year. After

true. Josie

his smile, and she added. “I was young at the time, and I didn’t

let her hands go and only asked, “Was

Yes.”

suddenly regretted going overseas when he heard

could have met you earlier if I stayed

heard it. She

as she thought about it