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.

“you had a tough time in Spain, and I

Spain with me, wouldn’t have had a car accident,

blame, and he was

through Josie’s heart. She might have endured

year. The Russell family lived in peace,

gave it to Josie. It felt substantial when she touched it. Half-jokingly, she quipped, “Dad, please don’t tell me you’ve given me all your

her forehead. Take it, and stop asking

Josie was delighted.

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

she picked up the one from Dexter, which felt thin. Playfully dissatisfied, she teased, “Dad is so generous. Why are you so stingy?”

planted a kiss on her

tore open the envelope, finding a bank card

was taken

is our wedding

“How much money did you load on it?”

go to the bank and check it yourself.”

held onto him, and Dexter had no choice but to gesture

head; twenty-four matched her age this

thousand four?” she asked.