Blind Date Turned Proposal

Josie lifted her gaze and stared at him in confusion. “You knew that Arnold would follow me.”

Dexter had an inscrutable expression, but it was clear that he didn’t like her reaction.

“Yes.”

Josie backed away from him. “You also knew why he went to Rivodia.”

“My men have been watching Arnold for years. We’re well aware of his connection to Wayne.”

Josie couldn’t believe what she was hearing. “So you just made a bet with my life? Didn’t your think about how I could have died because of your recklessness?”

The man’s face darkened. “I told you Arnold wouldn’t hurt you.”

“That’s because you know he likes me!” Josie felt an overwhelming sense of dread coursing through her veins. Her eyes were turning red. “You knew that Arnold would save me if Wayne tried to kill me. You were using Arnold!”

life was

would feel betrayed and sad. But Dexter couldn’t help but wonder why she

He was right.

and thoughts, she couldn’t deny. what he was implying. It was hard to erase the memories she shared with Arnold these past few

explain to Dexter that she owed

cold. “Does my father’s disappearance have anything to do with you?” she continued. She had never suspected Dexter before but couldn’t shake the uneasy feeling after hearing his

into her eyes. “Josie, don’t you think you should spare me some kindness the way you do for

tugged at her heartstrings,

believe the incident happened in Wavery. I won’t be staying here for the next few

finished her sentence, she packed her things and

his spot, silently watching her as she

ask my men to return. from Rivodia. They’ll keep an

didn’t stop to

studio while you were gone.