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.

were police officers stationed outside Edward’s hospital room. Technically, visiting

he said, continuing on

the other hooked up to an IV drip. He looked to be in his fifties or sixties, his

was a serious and ambitious man in his early years.

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

while, Arnold opened the door and said to her, “Come

him inside. Edward was already sitting upright,

called out, “Mr. Carter.”

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

softly. “She was passing by and came to see you.”

at Josie. “I know you.

“It seems Arnold

than once.” Edward’s response

close friends. It hasn’t been easy for him to get

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

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

most. You have done what you can do.. I’m sure Old Mr. Russell will rest in