Blind Date Turned Proposal

The thunder rumbled loudly.

Josie immediately covered Ruth’s mouth and scanned the area around them. After confirming that no one was around, she let out a breath of relief.

“What do you mean?” Josie asked. “Are you saying that other girls ended up here like me?”

Ruth nodded. “Plenty. They were all my dad’s girlfriends. But some didn’t make it out. because they were too dumb.”

Josie felt a shiver down her spine as she imagined their ill–fated endings. “Why did you help them?”

“They looked pitiful. They were covered in wounds like you. Ruth’s eyes were glassy with emotion, revealing her deep concern.

“How about this? Can you come back here tomorrow at the same time to find me? I need some time to think.”

Ruth nodded in understanding. She turned away and walked towards the fence, taking the brick away and crawling out of there to where she belonged.

Josie’s head was filled with a whirlwind of thoughts. She knew she shouldn’t be too trusting of anyone, but Ruth was only a five–year–old girl. What schemes could she be capable of?

to get up using his crutches. “Where did

saying, “Won’t the Olsens be mad at you for leaving Wavery

you getting jealous thinking about Summer?”

a pillow for him to lie on. “Stop daydreaming.

with a mischievous grin. “After all, we disappeared at the same time and didn’t return for such a long time.

standing she had in the past. You’re of no use to the Olsen family anymore. I’m sure Mark would be glad to

slowly. “How are you so

hands in front of her, gesturing to him that everything was as clear as day. “Isn’t it obvious enough?” she said

her mind. “I heard that Liana was able to prove her identity to Mark and Claudia due to her birthmark,” she said. “what kind

She didn’t like it, so she would always

question. “I’m not sure,”

change as

“Arnold.”

“Yes.”

“I… I think…”