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.

left, everyone

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

furrowed her brows, feeling worried about the unchecked emotions the man was expressing

He looked at her and suddenly

she approached him in the end. She squatted on the ground, her hands falling on his knees, a gesture of lowering

you been drinking?”

didn’t respond. He reached out and pinched her chin, the previous

with her head lowered, she was still stunning when she looked

uniquely

He reached out, brushing aside the stray hairs on her forehead. His voice

as she forced a smile. “But it’s good that I’ve

an eyebrow, looking into

was in making her feel tired, Josie slowly asked, “Where’s

Dexter’s eyes shattered. His grip intensified as he asked, “So, you really want a divorce?”

back, a pained sound

to deceive you. There are no divorce papers.” Dexter’s expression seemed to be a mix of

She was speechless.

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

his arm around her neck, pressing her against himself. His icy lips unexpectedly met hers in a kiss.