Blind Date Turned Proposal

Dexter reclined slowly as if sighing. “You’re correct. He does care about you a lot.”

The rain painted streaks on the car windows, the outside lights gleamed in the darkness, and an older mant with a crutch stood patiently at the doorstep.

“Otherwise, he wouldn’t be waiting specifically for you on a raining night like this.”

Moses stepped out of the car with an umbrella, opening the door for her. “Ms. Olsen, we’ve reached your home.”

At that moment, Leanne realized they had arrived at the Olsen Residence.

Josie tried to stand up, but her knees wavered, and she stumbled into Dexter’s arms. The sight of them embracing caught Mark’s attention.

Dexter lifted his gaze slightly, his tone carrying more weight, “You better go in now. Your father must be very worried about you.”“

The car pulled away swiftly, unfazed by the pouring rain.

“Mr. Russell, where to now?” Moses inquired.

Dexter again secured his rosary around his wrist, “Back to Mason Garden.“

Half an hour later, they arrived at Mason Garden.

The main bedroom’s light was illuminated.

The rain had dampened the cuffs of Dexter’s clothes. He pushed open the door and entered, spotting the woman who had just emerged from the bath.

a cushion from the sofa and flung

table lamp and launched

dodge; his demeanor was calm and relaxed.

ended, she slumped onto the couch, breathing heavily. Then, he bent

“Feeling better now?”

body away, Josie refused to

willing to listen now?”

leave the bedroom, but Dexter

really something, you know? Took Arnold’s wine and slept

sat down, tugging her to sit

sleep with anyone! Stop making baseless accusations.” Josie’s

gaze on her

me to drink, and I only leaned on him for a moment.” Josie changed her phrasing. realizing that playing

took a deep drag from his cigarette, the tips of his fingers. catching the tobacco scent.

of

father, what makes you think

on Dexter’s part but a fundamental law in Wavery.

was a step

Wyatt was hospitalized. If I had known, I wouldn’t have bothered.”

let out a dry chuckle. “I can’t blame you for that, I

a mixture

Dexter lifted his hand, brushing away the raindrops that fell onto his hand