Blind Date Turned Proposal

Picking up on the disgruntlement behind his words, Josie remarked, “Grandpa sounds upset.”

Dexter continued typing away on the keyboard, dealing with business matters. “Family ties run deep. It’s normal for him to be upset.”

“Grandpa is already at the age of the heavenly mandáte. His children are also in their old age. He probably doesn’t want to see this kind of situation happen in the family.” Josie carefully chose her words as she poured him a glass of water.

“Nobody ever wished for this.” Dexter looked up. “Yanis should have known that this day would come when he plotted against me with outsiders.”

He had always sought revenge for any harm done to him, especially when it was inflicted by a family. member.

Josie nodded.

“So, are we still returning to Russell Manor for New Year?”

Dexter’s fingers hovered over the keyboard, pausing for a moment. He then took the water glass from her hand, gently placed it on the table, and reluctantly pulled her into his arms.

“Yes.”

Josie curved her lips, sitting on his lap and running her fingers through his slightly prickly hair.

“Do you think I’m crude?” he mumbled, burying his head in her embrace and savoring her sweet scent.

tough time in Spain, and

have had a car accident, and wouldn’t have begged Mark to help me. Jo, you don’t need to burden yourself with those memories.

mind, Yanis and his accomplices were to blame, and he was determined to make them pay.

through Josie’s heart. She might have endured hardships, but she was never forgotten by

in peace, and on New Year’s Eve morning, Josie received two

and gave it to Josie. It felt substantial when she touched it. Half-jokingly, she quipped, “Dad, please don’t tell

flicked her forehead. Take it, and stop asking

Josie was delighted.

had been ages since she received any special gifts, but this year she got two. It wasn’t just about the gift but

which felt thin. Playfully dissatisfied, she teased, “Dad is so generous.

leaned in, and planted a kiss on her lips. “Open

envelope, finding a bank card inside.

was taken

number is our wedding anniversary,

an eyebrow. “How much money did you load

to the

onto him, and Dexter had no choice

head; twenty-four matched her age

thousand four?” she asked.