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.

play. Swiftly withdrawing, he ordered his bodyguards to

the escalating violence that he

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

Wyatt’s information seemed intertwined with Arnold’s as

events led to their

Josie were both gauging each other’s

it,” Dexter

she might not

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

thoughtful look

are.” Leanne sensed his uncase. It was clear that Josie’s defiance had

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

she regarded him, an infatuated glint in her eyes. “Dex… Why do you keep me

didn’t look at her, “You’re my assistant.”

an assistant to many people, but I’m not

were almost

and Leanne’s eyes gleamed brightly in

It’ll take us about an hour to reach the Olsen Residence at our current pace. It could get exhausting. You should take a nap if

deftly ignored her

meaning might

tender, brushing over his