Blind Date Turned Proposal

“Hey, Pop,” Josie leaned out the door, a quizzical expression on her face. “why the sudden tantrum? Missing those spring outings, don’t you?”

The old man frowned, clearly upset. “You said you would bring me!”

She chuckled softly. “Alright, let’s do this.”

Before leaving Mason Garden with her father, Julie told Josie, “Mrs. Russell, take it easy on the road and drive carefully, okay?”

Josie nodded, her mind already concocting a plan.

Mason Garden was just a stone’s throw away from the beach, offering a laid-back and spacious atmosphere. without the usual crowds.

Josie remembered how Paul always enjoyed places buzzing with activity and people.

After contemplating, she decisively pressed the gas pedal and steered off course,

The day was an absolute beauty; the weather couldn’t be more perfect, and the sea stretched out in a mesmerizing shade of blue.

Kids were building sandcastles under their parents’ watch, and couples were unwinding by the shore. It was then that Josie realized it was the weekend.

was

sat down and let the waves lap at his

to the beach all the time. Like those kids, you played in the

next to him. “I recall bits and pieces. But

out the beach when stressed and needed a quiet spot to sort out her thoughts.

making him squint. “You hadn’t even seen a beach before I

anything about Rivodia, so she quipped, “Pop, your memories are playing tricks on

“Did Dexter give you a

Josie shook her head with a soft smile. “Don’t worry about

giving it a gentle pat while a hint of sadness flickered in his eyes.

comes with its challenges. As long as you’re genuinely happy in it, I’ll be

tone turned earnest. “It’s definitely not a walk in the park, but

the children playing nearby. “So, when’s the plan for you two to have a little

Pop’s diving into

was caught off guard by the question; her cheeks instantly

time to consider it. Welcoming a new member to the Russell clan would surely bring joy to Henry and Dexter.”

idea. She suddenly asked, “What about you? Would you be happy about

the first thing that comes to mind. Having a child means navigating challenges. I’m not

this world, genuine parental care comes from the heart, whether they are biological or

warmth spread through