Blind Date Turned Proposal

His voice was choked by the overwhelming emotions.

Josie took a deep breath and finally opened the door, as Moses had advised. She exited the car, crossed her arms, and walked into Mason Garden without saying a word to anyone, passing Dexter by.

Dexter’s lips paled. He followed her, his eyes full of longing as he looked at her. He wanted to touch her, but he didn’t dare. “Jo!” he called out to her hesitantly.

Josie lowered her head, ignoring him. She walked with determined steps, keeping Dexter at a distance, but he followed her timidly.

“Jo! Look at me!”

As they passed Heather, she heard Dexter’s lingering voice calling out to Josie. The passion and longing in his voice made her heart sink.

She couldn’t understand how he was willing to lower his ego for Josie. She thought hist willingness to comply with her requests was already a sign of his care, but seeing him so vulnerable with Josie made her stomach knot with dread.

He followed her like a dog hoping to gain the attention of its owner. He wasn’t afraid to shed his image as a charismatic and dignified person in front of her.

the Dexter she

continued to march forward, her head down and her eyes on the ground. But when she passed Heather, she

Heather’s stomach churn as

were calm and unwavering, but her gaze clearly showed the underlying emotions.

“Josie…”

continued to walk into Mason Garden.

to explain herself to Josie. “Josie, I think there’s been a misunderstanding. Nothing is going on between Dex

and began to explain, but Josie didn’t spare her a glance. Stopping in her tracks, Heather then said weakly, “Dex, I

her the cold shoulder, his eyes fixed only on Josie.

felt a chill run down her spine.

deep and gravelly, his words barely

to feel at home in the bedroom, even though it was the same bedding and scene she had left behind. She took off her cap and coat, then headed towards. the bathroom.

was wearing thin, and his voice was

winced in pain, and her forehead creased when he

up her sleeves, revealing the bruises on her skin. The purple patches all over her pale skin were evidence