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.

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

he said, continuing on

ward was slightly ajar, 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 be in his fifties or sixties, his appearance not particularly aged, but his hair

that he was a serious and ambitious man

next to him, exchanging a few words. During their conversation, Edward glanced toward the door. Josie instinctively dodged, avoiding

opened the door and said to her,

Edward

called out, “Mr. Carter.”

that of

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

breath, looking at Josie. “I

seems Arnold

once.” Edward’s response was

thick and thin with Arnold. We can be considered close friends. It hasn’t been easy for him

get the chance for

was essentially reminding her one thing-Dexter would kill

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