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.

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

wait a moment,” he said,

He could see 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,

serious and ambitious man

him, exchanging a few words. During their conversation, Edward glanced

while, Arnold opened the door and said

Edward was

called out, “Mr. Carter.”

The sharp vigilance in his eyes was unlike that of a convict who had spent several years in prison.

called softly. “She was passing by and came

deep breath, looking at Josie. “I know you.

seems

once.” Edward’s response

been through thick and thin with Arnold. We can be considered close friends. It hasn’t been easy for him to get you where you are today,” Josie stated calmly.

that Arnold didn’t get the chance for me to

essentially reminding her one thing-Dexter would kill him if he

matter most. You have done what you can do..