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.

seized a cushion from the sofa

the cushion, she grabbed a table lamp and launched it in his direction.

demeanor was calm

ended, she slumped onto the couch, breathing heavily. Then, he bent down, retrieving the table lamp

“Feeling better now?”

away, Josie refused to engage

willing to listen

the bedroom, but Dexter caught her

something, you know? Took Arnold’s wine and slept with him. I haven’t even brought

down, tugging her to

sleep with anyone! Stop making baseless accusations.”

another cigarette, his gaze on

to drink, and I only leaned on him for a moment.” Josie changed her phrasing. realizing that playing innocent wouldn’t work.

did you meet him privately?” Dexter took a deep drag from his cigarette, the tips of his fingers. catching the

of course!”

locate your father, what makes you think you

part but a fundamental law in Wavery.

was a step ahead.

know Wyatt was hospitalized. If I

“I can’t blame you for that, I found out

expression was a mixture of

times.” Dexter lifted his hand, brushing away the raindrops that fell onto his hand from