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.

outside Edward’s hospital room. Technically, visiting hours

a moment,” he said, continuing on his

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

that he was a serious and ambitious man in his early years.

sat next to him, exchanging a few words. During their conversation, Edward glanced toward the door.

opened the door

him inside. Edward was already

out, “Mr.

his eyes was unlike that

“She was passing by and came to

at Josie. “I know you. Your

seems Arnold has

Edward’s response was

thin with Arnold. We can be considered close friends. It hasn’t been easy for him to get you where you are

didn’t get the chance for me to pay my respects is a sign of his

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

are what matter most. You have done what you can do.. I’m sure Old Mr. Russell