Blind Date Turned Proposal

“Yes, as I mentioned previously, I’ll be accompanying my mother for a while,” Heather gently reminded. Josie, prompting her to recollect their encounter at the entrance of Mason Garden that day.

She indeed had said something similar to Dexter.

Claudia was flipping through the bible, murmuring words as if she hadn’t heard their conversation.

“I didn’t realize you were here. I’ll bring you another cup of tea later.” Heather stepped forward, placing the tea cup in front of the statue and Claudia then turned around. “Let’s step outside for now.”

Josie had the same idea.

The church was bustling with visitors, yet this particular area appeared surprisingly serene. Heather guided Josie along the winding corridor, with a sizable pond by their side. Lotus flowers adorned the pond, displaying a picturesque scene in full bloom.

“This place was originally abandoned. It was only after my mother donated a considerable amount of money for its restoration that it was refurbished,” Heather explained. “This is also where I reunited with my mother.”

Josie inquired calmly, “Reuniting with family must be an incredible sensation, isn’t it? When the day arrives that I locate my father, I imagine I’ll experience the same as you.”

Heather contemplated for a moment, her gaze distant. “Certainly, but there’s still a distinction between. those connected by blood and those who aren’t.”

about the relationship between

toward the smoke curling up in the distance. “Do you have a

“I don’t

can shape his own destiny?”

“Of course.”

some things are destined by fate, and no matter how hard we

discern something from her faint smile,

going now.” Josie had no intention of staying longer. Her steps had become

hint of urgency in

of confidence spurred this question. Halting in her steps, Josie

asked, “Do you

him is futile. It only holds value if he loves me in return,” Josie

had no insight into Dexter’s thoughts, but

stood still, watching her figure gradually fade away until it was completely out

are you looking at?” A steady voice came from behind. It was