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

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

unchecked emotions the man was expressing without

here.” He looked at her and suddenly

a moment. Seeing the warning look in his eyes, she approached him in the end. She squatted on the ground, her hands falling on

been

reached out and pinched her chin, the

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

seemed uniquely resilient.

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

Her voice was low as she

raised an eyebrow, looking into her eyes with

current position she was in making her feel tired, Josie slowly

in Dexter’s eyes shattered. His grip intensified

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

lie to deceive you. There are no divorce papers.” Dexter’s expression seemed to

She was speechless.

flickered a few times, and suddenly, with a pop,

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