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.

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place and quickly informed Dexter. He promptly organized a teain to

seemed intertwined

events led to their unexpected

both gauging

Dexter sighed, rubbing his temple.

saw me with you, she might not believe your

self-mockery, “Perhaps I shouldn’t have

tinted her words, prompting a thoughtful look from Dexter. “Don’t worry

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

Dexter’s lips curved into a wry smile, his

his knee as she regarded him, an infatuated glint in her eyes. “Dex… Why do you

at her, “You’re

I’m not interested

were almost on the nose.

Leanne’s eyes gleamed

to reach the Olsen Residence

deftly ignored her flirtatious

her implied meaning

tender, brushing over