Blind Date Turned Proposal

“I already said no.”

Josie felt no obligations toward Morgan in any way, “You left first, so you have no right to question me.”

There was a moment of silence on the other end, and only heavy breathing could be heard.

After a while, Josie was finally released from Dexter’s grip, which had now turned cold.

She grew impatient and said, “There’s nothing left for us to talk about. Bye.”

Josie was quick and decisive, but she caught on to Morgan’s last words before hanging up, “Does Dexter know that I’m the one who taught you to play the piano?”

She observed Dexter standing tall in the chilly wind, still bogged down with the phone call.

Dexter had no inkling of the situation, and she wondered how furious he would be if he learned the truth.

She walked up to him and heard Dexter say to the other end of the phone, “Keep an eye on it, and make sure there are no mistakes.”

As the call ended, he turned around, and his cold expression hadn’t yet softened when he met Josie’s innocent face. Both froze for a moment.

Her prepared words momentarily choked up,

his eyes, his tone visibly softened, “Just some petty company

but slightly nodded, choosing not to press the issue.

glanced at him, wanting to say

for Josie to express

that he must be under immense work pressure. Suppressing her urge, she shook her

let it slide.

a mental note to explain everything to Dexter when the right

New Year drew near, Paul grew restless at Mason Garden and expressed his desire to go for a walk. Josie had to accompany him to the supermarket to buy ingredients

Mr. Russell’s grandfather join us

given his old age and frailty, I thought it would be more comfortable to celebrate the New Year at the Russell Manor. How does

good to me,”

him, “You’re the most accommodating and

so funny about that? Don’t you think so?”

more serious topic, “Dad, were you a

Paul’s expression suddenly turned solemn. “Did you peek

opened it and took a quick look and happened to see your medical license.”