Blind Date Turned Proposal

Heather had nowhere to hide: Josie saw right through her. “He gave me two hundred thousand.”

Josie nodded, “That’s quite a sum.”

If Dexter was a sexually impulsive man who fell into a scandalous trap and handed someone a potentially devastating advantage, the timing of the two hundred thousand couldn’t have been more opportune.

Arnold was indeed a savvy businessman, and this money was well invested.

Even if he couldn’t achieve his desired outcome, he could use the video later to manipulate the dynamics between them at a critical moment.

Voila! What a guaranteed gain!

“I had no other choice. I have limited options in this circle,” Heather explained quickly.

“Having no parents, Arnold sponsored my university education. He has shown me great kindness, and I feel obligated to repay him.”

“People do desperate things for money, and survival often takes precedence. We all have our own paths to follow, and I respect your choices,” Josie responded calmly.

“But what you did jeopardize my marriage, and I couldn’t let it slide.”

Hearing Josie’s comment, Heather’s grasp on the cup of hot cocoa weakened, nearly causing it to slip from her hand.

“I… I’m truly sorry..

“I don’t hold you solely responsible,” Josie reassured her.

with Mr. Russell, Heather stated firmly.

spoke softly, “You look stunning in white. Just make sure your future actions reflect that purity.”

figure, Heather felt a sense of relief wash

differences, she couldn’t deny that Josie was a woman worthy of Dexter’s

sorry.” she whispered softly

from the building, she spotted

approached the vehicle.

you

car door. “I heard you

subtle air of awkwardness between

the car, and Dexter’s gaze briefly flickered toward Heather before he shifted. his attention to Moses.

but notice

and she eagerly picked up the

inside?” she asked, her voice laced

my way here. Open it and find out,” Dexter replied, a touch of satisfaction in his voice.

smile and opened the box,

in surprise. “How

Dexter answered, a hint of pride in his

responded, her curiosity piqued.

the new phone. “Well then. I forgive

softly. “Thank you, Mrs. Russell, for your forgiveness.”

lap and closed her eyes. She heard him ask. “Who did you