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.

hospital room. Technically, visiting hours were over, but Arnold

he said, continuing

Edward lying in the hospital bed, one hand handcuffed, the other hooked up to an IV drip. He looked to be in his fifties or sixties, his appearance not particularly aged,

he was a serious and ambitious man in his early

a few words. During their conversation, Edward glanced toward the door. Josie

the door and said

inside. Edward was already sitting upright, scrutinizing her

called out, “Mr.

in his eyes was unlike that of a convict who had spent several years

Arnold called softly. “She was passing by and came to see

Josie. “I know you.

very calm. “It seems Arnold has mentioned me

Edward’s response

It hasn’t been

Mr. Russell has passed away. The fact that Arnold didn’t get the chance for me to pay my respects is a sign

kill him if he had indeed shown up.

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