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

went blank upon hearing that. Why is she always picking up Dexter’s

she had been through were stuck in her throat, having

her sleeves,

worries. I’ll just

to convince herself that Dexter was always busy and

around, she called Moses. The call was picked up

this?” he

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

Josie!” he exclaimed, followed by a loud thud. It seemed like he had just fallen from his bed. “We finally

a place called. Southlink. We

you and Arnold went missing, we instantly reported to Mr. Russell. He flew into a rage and sent someone over. They should be on

no calming effect on

such words couldn’t cheer her knowing how Arnold was willing to sacrifice