Blind Date Turned Proposal

Dexter wrapped his arms around her, offering reassurance in his gentle voice, “I lied. This tinted floor-to-ceiling window is custom-made in London. We can see outside while. maintaining our privacy. It’s all good now. Don’t worry, okay?”

Feeling Josie’s trembling body, intense remorse immediately washed over him.

Josie leaned against Dexter listlessly and scolded him. “You were so close to…”

He had nearly treated her as a mere outlet for his sexual desires, like a disposable object to be used without a second thought!

Now back to his composed self, Dexter smoothed her hair and sternly warned, “If you behave and do as I say, I won’t embarrass you again.”

After a long pause, Josie looked up. “Let’s forget about the past. Neither of us should bring it up again, okay?”

“Alright,” Dexter agreed, carrying her into his private lounge. Take a rest here.”

eyes closed

eyes reflected a sense of gloom as het angrily flicked his

dialed a number on his phone. “Look into the Bastille family

Dexter didn’t call him in and instead. opted

thing. I’ll get right

Morgan wearing the scarf that Josie had knitted.

creating a loud

It had

Fortunately, it still functioned.

message on her phone, ‘Hey, Laura, can you help me arrange a meeting with Dr.

but feel small under the vast night sky

in Dexter’s private lounge. When she emerged, Dexter was nowhere to be found. Larry had prepared fresh clothes and a

clothes briefly and replied,

her hair down, partially concealing

No matter how often he saw her, he couldn’t help but think