Blind Date Turned Proposal

The road came alive with a parade of sleek, black luxury cars, neatly spaced about five meters apart, cruising down the empty thoroughfare.

The rain pelted down incessantly, creating a rhythmic symphony on the car roofs. At the same time, raindrops painted graceful trails on the windowpanes.

Breaking the silence, Dexter’s voice carried a tinge of nostalgia, “It’s been a while since Wavery saw rain. this heavy.”

Leanne lowered her gaze, “We’ve had a two-month dry spell. Spring is here finally, bringing the inevitable. rain.”

“After this storm passes, the weather will gradually warm up.”

Dexter removed the rosary from his wrist, his fingers methodically tracing each bead, his expression a mystery.

Despite the car’s spacious design, their whispered exchange seemed to confine their surroundings.

The man casually shifted his posture, stretching out his long legs. One hand rested casually on his knee, projecting an air of relaxation.

In contrast, Leanne appeared slightly constrained.

“Dex… Why didn’t you clarify things today? When you didn’t answer the phone, were you out hunting for her father’s whereabouts?”

Earlier that day, Dexter had received news that someone had sighted Paul. Yet, upon his arrival, the informant had changed his story, claiming it was a misunderstanding.

to miss the subtle machinations at play. Swiftly withdrawing, he ordered his bodyguards to

escalating violence that he couldn’t answer the call.

call in his place and quickly informed Dexter. He promptly organized a teain to locate Josie, only to find that she had sought out Arnold..

seemed intertwined with

led to

and Josie were both gauging each other’s trustworthiness.

buy it,” Dexter sighed, rubbing

me with you, she might

analyzed perceptively, her chuckle tinged with self-mockery, “Perhaps I

thoughtful look from Dexter. “Don’t worry about it.”

sensed his uncase. It was clear that Josie’s defiance

it that obvious?” Dexter’s lips curved into a wry smile, his fingers

infatuated glint in her eyes. “Dex… Why do you keep me close despite Mrs. Russell bothering

look at her, “You’re my

an assistant to many people, but I’m not

words were almost on the

downwards, and Leanne’s eyes gleamed

to reach the

ignored her flirtatious advance.

someone else, her implied meaning might have been

tender,