Blind Date Turned Proposal

Upon hearing Josie’s voice, Claudia slowly opened her eyes.

She couldn’t help but wonder if it was some sort of illusion, as when Josie and Heather stood side by side, they looked so alike that she almost mistook one for the other. However, upon closer examination, significant differences in their appearances became apparent.

Josie nodded in greeting, and Claudia responded with a slight curve of her lips. They were once old acquaintances who had once shared their lives but now felt like strangers, separated by invisible barriers.

“Now that it’s delivered, you should go now,” Josie said, turning to adjust Morgan’s tie. The gesture seemed natural as if they shared a deep connection.

Morgan withdrew his gaze and, in one swift motion, took her hand. “Are you just going to let me leave like this?”

Josie shot him a silent glance, managing to squeeze out a smile. “You’re on your own in Rivodia. Take good care of yourself and don’t make me worry.”

These words didn’t quite sound like something she would say. A playful and satisfied smile curled up at the corners of Morgan’s mouth. “That’s quite simple.”

-Nevertheless, he still didn’t release her hand.

Josie pulled her hand away with a bit of force. “Don’t let me catch you involved in any scandals with other women, or I might just have to come back.”

its mark, but his smile remained, thoroughly enjoying himself. “Rivodia welcomes. you

gave Josie a hug, his voice resonating in her ear. “I wish this play could go on

said, “Have a safe

back, and the expression on his face was unmistakably

asked,

“I never said

curious expression, she smiled and said, “Who can predict the future? If a man is willing

it

suddenly

up, her attention fully on

over her

breathing slowed as she closely examined the older woman’s face “Has the worship ceremony in Rivodia concluded I was wondering

already over. There’s no need for us to

as if they had known each other for a long