Blind Date Turned Proposal

“Is this the phone you mentioned?”

Ruth followed Josie’s gaze and waved her watch. “Yeah! I use this to contact the bodyguards.” Suddenly, her voice faltered. “I’m so sorry for them…”

Josie knew how traumatic it would be for a young child to witness that violence.

She caressed Ruth’s head and asked tentatively, “I lost my phone. Can I make a call with yours?”

She assumed Ruth would not agree, but to her surprise, she handed the watch over. Josie looked through the watch thoroughly. There were no hidden microphones. Well, I don’t suppose Wayne would be so sick as to monitor a child like that. And he wouldn’t have thought that I could use this.

She trembled hopefully and quickly dialed a number, praying internally that Dexter would pick it up.

After three rings, the call ended.

Taken aback, Josie rang a few more times. Finally, the call connected, but a woman answered, “We’re not interested in loans, thank you.”

up before Josie could

blank upon hearing that. Why is she always

overwhelmed by her emotions and thoughts. The sufferings she had been through were stuck in her throat, having nowhere else to vent

her sleeves, seeing

just

to convince herself that Dexter was always busy and that it was natural for Leanne. to

time around, she called Moses. The call was

he piped vigilantly.

Josie’s eyes upon hearing the familiar voice. “Moses, it’s

followed by a loud thud. It seemed like he had just fallen from his bed. “We finally heard from

the time for a lengthy explanation. “Not good. I’m stuck at a place called. Southlink.

When you and Arnold went missing, we instantly reported to Mr. Russell. He flew into a rage and sent someone over. They should be on their way now. Mr. Dalton will have to

no calming effect

her intention to draw comparisons. Still, such words couldn’t cheer her knowing