Blind Date Turned Proposal

Josie didn’t reply and only glanced at this man whom even drunkenness couldn’t hide his charm, and asked indifferently, “Where to?”

Arnold squinted his eyes. “Don’t you already know the few places I frequent in Wavery?”

These words were too intimate, stirring up Josie’s memories of hardship with him. She asked, “Sky Palace?”

“Let’s go to the hospital.” He leaned over, setting up the navigation.

Emotions surged within Josie, yet she feigned calmness. “Is it appropriate at this late hour?”

Arnold said with a hint of teasing, “What are you referring to?”

“The procedure.”

“I’ve arranged for the staff to take care of everything.”

So, Josie stopped talking and stepped on the gas.

The hospital was brightly lit. Arnold walked ahead, his back appearing somewhat nonchalant. Josie stared at him, reminiscing about the past. Perhaps they could have become close friends if he hadn’t chosen this path.

outside Edward’s hospital room. Technically, visiting hours were over, but

he said, continuing

to the ward was slightly ajar, and Josie stood at the entrance. He could see Edward lying in the hospital bed, one hand handcuffed, the other

evident that he was a serious and ambitious man in his

a few words. During their conversation, Edward glanced toward the door. Josie instinctively dodged, avoiding his gaze.

a while, Arnold opened the door

brows and followed him inside. Edward was already sitting upright,

out,

unlike that of a

called softly. “She was passing by

took a deep breath, looking at Josie. “I

“It seems Arnold has

once.” Edward’s response was

through thick and thin with Arnold. We can be considered close friends. It hasn’t

fact that Arnold didn’t get the chance for me to pay my respects is

one thing-Dexter would kill

lips curled slightly. “Your good intentions are what matter most. You have done what you can do.. I’m sure Old Mr. Russell