Blind Date Turned Proposal

It was as if they were a close-knit couple just yesterday but were now strangers.

Josie noticed that the back seat of the car was piled with a lot more work files than usual, some of which were scattered on the floor.

She hesitated for a moment, then bent down to pick everything up, organizing it bit by bit. “You’ve been busy lately, haven’t you? I’m sorry, it’s my fault.”

The man’s large hands, clasped in front of him, paused slightly. His cool eyes narrowed a bit. “Don’t think so highly of yourself. This has nothing to do with you.”

Josie said nothing in response and endured it in silence. “The business you entrusted to me, I will transfer it back to you soon.”

“What I give, I never take back,” Dexter said, his eyes and brows illuminated by the light from the window, devoid of any warmth.

Josie was taken aback.

The car quickly reached Mason Garden. Having not been there for a few days, she thought. that it seemed as though the place had lost much of its liveliness. Despite it being summer, it felt incredibly cold there.

“Where’s Mrs. Carroll?” Josie glanced around, not seeing any servants.

you left, everyone

the sofa. He then promptly sat down, stretching out his long legs leisurely. His entire demeanor exuded extreme

her brows, feeling worried about the unchecked emotions the man

here.” He looked at her and suddenly spoke.

Seeing the warning look in his eyes, she approached him in the end. She squatted on

been

out and pinched her chin, the previous sense

had lost weight, yet she looked even more beautiful. Even with her head lowered, she was still stunning when she looked up, different from

uniquely resilient.

to let go of her. He reached out, brushing aside the stray hairs on her forehead. His voice was deep and magnetic as

tired.” Her voice was low as she forced a smile. “But it’s good

looking into her eyes with amusement.

feel tired, Josie slowly asked, “Where’s the divorce papers?”

grip intensified as

back, a pained sound escaping her lips. “It was you who

are no divorce papers.” Dexter’s

She was speechless.

hall flickered a few times, and suddenly, with a pop, they went out. Instantly, everything before their eyes

thinking, Dexter wrapped his arm around her neck, pressing her against himself. His icy lips unexpectedly