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.

officers stationed outside Edward’s hospital room. Technically, visiting hours were over, but Arnold had no trouble

wait a moment,” he said, continuing on his way.

and Josie stood at the entrance. He could see Edward lying in the hospital bed, one hand handcuffed, the other hooked up to an IV drip. He looked to

was a serious and ambitious man in his early

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

opened the door

him inside. Edward

called out, “Mr. Carter.”

remained silent. The sharp vigilance in his eyes was unlike that of a convict who had

passing by and came to see

a deep breath, looking at Josie.

was very calm. “It seems Arnold has

Edward’s response was

hasn’t been easy for him to get you where you are today,” Josie

didn’t get the chance

essentially reminding her one thing-Dexter would kill

have done what you can do.. I’m sure Old Mr. Russell will rest in peace knowing that