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.”

the relationship between Josie and

toward the smoke curling up

looked over. “I don’t believe this.”

man can shape his own

“Of course.”

and no matter

at Josie, trying to discern something from her faint smile, but to

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

of urgency in her

in her steps, Josie turned around and -remarked, “Who can predict what the

you still love him?”

if he loves me in return,” Josie said with

into Dexter’s thoughts, but her current response was

still, watching her figure gradually fade away until it

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