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.

at play. Swiftly withdrawing, he ordered his bodyguards to give

the escalating violence that

call in his place and quickly informed Dexter. He promptly organized a teain to locate Josie, only

seemed intertwined with Arnold’s

led

were both

won’t buy it,” Dexter

you, she might not believe your

tinged with self-mockery, “Perhaps I shouldn’t have

words, prompting a thoughtful look from Dexter. “Don’t worry about it.”

sensed his uncase. It was clear

lips curved into a wry smile, his fingers fidgeting with the

an infatuated glint in her

her, “You’re my

but I’m not interested in being just

were almost on the nose.

eventually glanced downwards, and Leanne’s eyes gleamed brightly in the

the rain and the need for caution, our driver won’t speed. It’ll take us about an hour to reach the Olsen Residence at our current pace. It could get exhausting. You should take a

deftly ignored her flirtatious

meaning might have been clear.

his leg was tender, brushing over