Blind Date Turned Proposal

Josie stood on the second-floor balcony, taking in the scene before her.

When the phone in her pocket vibrated relentlessly, she picked it up and answered, “Hello.”

“I’ll wait for you at the foot of the hill.” Morgan’s voice rang out.

Out of respect, Morgan was also dressed in black. He sat in the driver’s seat, watching as Josie walked step by step toward him before getting into the car.

“I just received the news that Dexter’s grandfather has passed away.” Morgan’s voice was calm, yet filled. with concern as he looked at her. “Don’t cry too much. It’s not good for your health.”

Josie, drained of energy, asked, “Why are you looking for me?”

They sat in the car, shielded by a privacy film. From the outside, one couldn’t see in, ensuring they wouldn’t attract any attention.

“The Russell family owes its current status to Old Mr. Russell. Over the years, people have feared of Dexter largely due to this reason. Now that he’s gone, the power dynamics in Wavery are bound to be reshuffled,” Morgan calmly described the current situation.

energy to think about all that. Her mind was now in a

at the funeral. I’m sure those people wouldn’t

doing isn’t a long- term solution. Every day that passes without

asked, “I heard that before Old Mr. Russell passed away, only Dexter and you were with

was fiddling with her fingers. “Old Mr. Russell doesn’t know we’re divorced. My presence

the control panel. “This is the most advanced listening device

Morgan. “What are you

puzzled. “Isn’t this what you want, Josie? You’re not still dreaming of reconciling with him,

Josie. She averted her gaze as

naturally will. We’re not the only ones keeping an eye

past them in a

recognized the license plate number. It belonged to Arnold’s

let out a sigh, placing the listening device in her palm. “Go ahead. It’s always better to be one step ahead of the

then glanced at Morgan. In the end, she nodded after