Blind Date Turned Proposal

Betrayal.

Josie tensed up. She had already realized that the man inside was Calvin.

Moses quietly explained to her, “After Mr. Barrett received your call, he acted immediately. He rescued Mallory before she could be captured by Arnold’s men.”

Oh, I understand now.

Mallory took a deep breath, adopting a playful tone, “Who knows? Maybe I grew tired of playing around and longed for a more exciting life.”

This statement was clearly provocative. Calvin glanced at her. “Say it again.”

“I said maybe over time, I got tired of playing…” Mallory’s words were interrupted as Calvin pointed the knife he had used to peel the apple directly at her neck. “Think carefully before answering me.”

Mallory looked at him. This man was usually carefree and unconventional, but when he became serious, his presence was overwhelming.

Tears welled up in her eyes as she faced the knife. “Thank you for saving me. It wasn’t in vain that I didn’t reveal the secrets of Heaven on Earth during Arnold’s interrogation. Calvin, we broke up two months ago. Why are you asking me these questions?” she asked with a laugh.

months.” Calvin put the knife away, playing with it in his

you have a new woman by your side

had a shortage of

when I was with you, women always flocked to you. But you never crossed the

sounded more like

listening, took a bite of the apple, and stood up.

opened the door

she stepped aside. “I-I didn’t mean to

darkened. He didn’t pursue it further and walked away. He still appeared unrestrained, but upon closer

hospital room. She looked

a wound on her forehead, covered with gauze. She played with her fingers. “I

into laughter. “That’s quite amusing, but

along. “It’s true. Sorry I didn’t

also knew that there