Blind Date Turned Proposal

The word ‘all’ felt somewhat elusive.

Josie snuggled in his arms, feeling a sense of relief and comfort. “I’m happy everything’s sorted out.”

She intentionally left out the phone call issue because she knew once the text message was sent successfully, Dexter would handle it.

“You won’t have to deal with situations like today again,” Dexter said gently, brushing the hair off her face. “I’m sorry for putting you through that.”

Josie’s sleepiness gradually faded, and she playfully remarked, “So, did you hire a call girl today?”

The female workers at Mandarin Oriental Hotel were skilled and well-trained to captivate men. If Josie were to be compared with them, she wouldn’t stand a chance. But fortunately, she didn’t need to.

Dexter chuckled softly, no longer as distant as he was a moment ago. “Moses grabbed the wrong phone; it was just a misunderstanding. I didn’t hire any call girl.”

While looking at his chiseled face under the dimmed light, Josie’s finger traced his cheek, brimming with affection. “And you won’t in the future, right?”

“I won’t.”

She smiled.

front page of Daily Wavery –

you so engrossed in there?” A voice suddenly

rocking high heels and a dark green fitted skirt that showcased her long legs, exuding

eyes sparkled. “I thought you were going to hand

a playful smile as she nudged her. “You wish! I’ve invested a good chunk

through Laura’s. “Where have you been lately?

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Josie’s face. A hint of hesitation flickered in her eyes. “I went on a vacation for a few days. Staying cooped up in Wavery all the time is

the

her. “Devotion

with a cup of coffee before

into the site and stopped the Carter Group’s construction. Did that actually happen?” Despite

defenses against her and answered honestly, “They were using shoddy

using different materials isn’t much of a big deal. You were so insistent

Laura’s tone trailed off.