Blind Date Turned Proposal

“Dexter, you know we never signed a prenuptial agreement. If we divorce, you’re not subject to paying me any alimony,” Josie said playfully, holding her face thoughtfully.

It was New Year’s, and Josie wanted to amuse him with her witty response. “You’re quite the expert at calculations, aren’t you, Josie?” Dexter teased, looking at her with affection.

She gave him a playful doe-eyed look. “The Russell family’s legal team never loses. You can ask them,” Dexter confidently stated, knowing they wouldn’t let her take a single penny.

“You seem disappointed. Do you really want a divorce?”

Dexter sealed her words with a kiss as if he couldn’t get enough of her.

Breathless from the kiss, Josie repeatedly shook her head, signaling she didn’t want a divorce.

In this gap. Dexter suddenly lost his focus for a moment. He remembered the divorce agreement he had signed with Paul… Hopefully, that agreement will never be brought up.

As the day passed peacefully, the couple and Paul gathered at Russell Manor to celebrate the New Year together.

Henry still appeared upset, evident from his expression. Still, with the cheerful atmosphere and many people around, the anger eventually dissipated.

After the New Year’s Eve celebration, Josie hurried to the courtyard to play with fireworks. Dexter joined her, looking at her dotingly as if Josie were his daughter.

fireworks display, Dexter suddenly said, “I don’t think we should have a daughter together.”

looked confused. “Why? Are you against having daughters and only prefer

to let her go and might even stop her

word felt like a glimpse into the distant

brushed off the debris from the fireworks that had fallen onto his hair.

the rhythm of her heartbeat

forever. Eventually, Josie was left breathless and nestled her head in his arms.

saying, “Jo, our third

flown by, and Josie’s heart

took it out for him, and it was an

at the phone before reaching out to

slightly, leaving Josie puzzled. She had a feeling that he seemed

pressure.

she approached him. “What’s

a strange cryptic look in his eyes, making it hard for her to discern.

a smile. The office has some last-minute matters to deal with. Tonight, I

relief. She thought something serious

a tight hug. “Wait for me to come back.”