Blind Date Turned Proposal

“He woke up a week ago. The doctor said there’s nothing seriously wrong for now. But with age, a major illness can take a lot out of him. He needs to take it easy and recuperate,” said Marilyn.

“Dex is always worried and comes over to check on us every day. Henry was afraid he’d neglect his duties, so he told Dex not to come anymore. Who would have thought he’d tell you? Doesn’t this just worry you?”

A look of sorrow crossed Josie’s face. She finally understood why she felt an inexplicable closeness every time she saw Henry.

It was not until she sat by the bed that Henry finally reacted and gradually focused his gaze on her face. He stared at her for a few seconds before blurting out, “It’s you, Leanne…”

It felt as if something had seized Josie’s heart.

Marilyn was startled. “He’s confused. This is Jo, Josic, not Liana.”

Josic signaled that it was okay, then immediately took hold of the old man’s thin, bony hand. She forced a smile. “Grandpa, it’s me.”

It’s me. I am Leanne, also known as Liana.

Henry also laughed with tears streaming from his dry eyes. “Is that so? I remember. I’m not confused.”

He lacked

her tears back. “You’re not confused. I came to see you. How are you feeling?”

Leanne,” Henry said slowly. His gaze lingered on her with reluctance to

and she began to sob. She rested her forehead on the back of her

you mustn’t stay up late. You need to eat on time. You’ve grown so much. It’s been a long

burst forth, and she could not help but break down into uncontrollable sobs.

not just for these few days but also

I recognize my grandfather the first time I saw him

after encountering so many things later on?

like a carousel of images, and

so hard that even Marilyn, who did not understand the

comforted her and treated her as if she were his own

Tell me.

mentioned, Josie finally

She took a deep breath and revealed her