Blind Date Turned Proposal

Josie and Arnold strolled by the hospital’s security checkpoint.

Since it was New Year’s Day, the hospital buzzed with a festive atmosphere, trying to cope with a challenging situation.

Arnold and Josie reached the ward entrance, where they saw everyone gathered around the TV with meat loaves and candies on the table.

The three hospital beds were filled, and most of the patients lying on them were bald with pale faces.

Arnold stepped forward and went straight to the third bed. He grinned and said, “You must be Lucia.”

Josie followed closely.

Taken aback by the unexpected presence of a tall and handsome young man, Lucia promptly got to her feet. “Yes, I am. And you are…”

“I am Will’s boss. The project has ended, so I came to wish him a Happy New Year.”

Arnold placed the gifts on the table.

The middle-aged woman bore the marks of life’s hardships, evident from the wrinkles on her smiling face.

of you to visit. Unfortunately, Will isn’t

the cheerful ambiance, Josie felt deep sorrow, and tears welled up once more.

seat.” The boy lying on the bed kindly gestured to

be about sixteen or seventeen, appearing frail and weak due to his illness. However, warmth radiated from him when he smiled, showing no sign of decay.

will be back soon.”

busy attending to Arnold and Josie. “You know, the hospital is very basic without proper tools; they don’t even have decent tea. I apologize for

tea drinker.” Arnold stopped

“Could

moment? I have something to ask you to convey to.

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Will.”

the presence of the child, he spoke very

woman’s initially relaxed expression faltered momentarily.

something was amiss, and a flicker of panic crossed her

Josie chose to stay behind; the atmosphere was somber and

that Josie had stayed back, the boy offered a handful of candies with a warm smile. “Happy New Year, little missy. Help yourself to some

the bitterness in her heart, Josie smiled and took one