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.”

before Josie could even speak.

went blank upon hearing that. Why is

thoughts. The sufferings she had been through were stuck in her throat, having

Ruth tugged on her sleeves, seeing her

I’ll just make another call.”

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

around, she called Moses. The call was picked up almost

is this?” he

hearing the familiar

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

at a place called. Southlink.

to Mr. Russell. He flew into a rage and sent someone over. They should be on their way now. Mr. Dalton will

his words had no calming effect

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