Blind Date Turned Proposal

“Just sit back and wait.” Dexter’s words to Josie were concise, yet they held the weight of a mountain’s assurance.

Josie had been compelled to return to Mason Garden to rest, but her mind was too agitated to find solace.

“We spent today at the shore together. He confided many things to me. He said as long as I’m happy, he’ll be at ease,” Josie sat by the bedside, hugging her knees, tears welling in her eyes.

Dexter took a seat beside her.

She couldn’t help but wonder if Paul said those as a farewell…

The thought pained her deeply. Just as she had begun to experience her father’s love, he was taken away again…

That night, Dexter’s phone rang incessantly. He didn’t return to the bedroom until dawn, bathed in the morning light, and he told Josie. “We know for sure that he didn’t wander off on his own.”

Josie’s delicate expression faltered. Her body felt weak, and Dexter reached out to steady her. “And he’s still alive.

To say such a thing hinted at slim chances. “I don’t just want him to be alive for the moment. I want him to continue living now and beyond this.”

gripped his sleeves, her desperation evident. “Who did

head, guiding her

Jo. Once we

can’t lose my dad, Dex…” Josie’s voice trembled, resembling a wounded kitten, growing fainter with each

do was embrace her, his presence a silent reassurance.

are dubious, and the scope of involvement is wide. Let me handle this, Jo. I’ve got it under control,” he spoke, each word

eyes in weariness.

conflicts within the Russell Group inevitably escalated and ensnared the family members into the midst

Dexter instructed the servant to watch Josie closely. “Make sure she doesn’t leave the

from Scott. He shared nearly the same information Dexter had acquired.

key question now is whether you have any enemies, Ms. Warren. Being completely forthcoming will

forehead in her

for a long while, her words caught in her throat, coming

“Ms. Warren?”

her to trust