Blind Date Turned Proposal (Josie and Dexter)

Josie returned backstage, wrapping up the event. By the time she finished, the organizers were incredibly grateful.

"Ms. Alice, you're incredibly diligent and responsible. Without you, we wouldn't have known what to do."

Josie chuckled lightly, stood up, and headed towards the lounge. Grape was asleep, with Lachlan standing guard by her side. She leaned against the door, watching for a while. Lachlan felt her gaze but didn't turn around, busy with work on his phone. "When did you meet Mr. Russell from Russell Group? Why have you never mentioned it before?" he asked.

Josie's heart felt heavy, as if a stone had been thrown, stirring up waves.

"It's been quite some time. Back when I was in Wavery, I used to work at Russell Group."

"Were you a designer?"

"Yes."

"That's an impressive track record. Why did you give it up? Your resume didn't mention anything about Russell Group."

Lachlan felt uncomfortable, bordering on an interrogation. Josie understood this. She took a deep breath and walked up to him.

"It was an unpleasant memory. I'd rather not bring it up."

up, locking eyes with her for a moment. "Is it about

eyes revealing a hint of sorrow

a smile, patting her shoulder. "It's all right. If you don't

if a second slower, and articulating this answer would have been

air fell into an awkward silence. Lachlan's expression remained unchanged. One

lips moved hesitantly, but no words came

doesn't she? Moreover, I don't want to hide anything from you." After a long while, Lachlan seemed to

wanted custody of

to the window, gazing down at the

couldn't get enough of the

give her

desire, you may

that's the case? I gave birth to Grape. She is my child, and there's no way I could ever give her

her, "It's okay. It's okay. Although Keller Group is smaller compared to Russell Group, I assure you, if you need it, I will

remained silent, her

She couldn't possibly

suddenly rang. It was an unfamiliar number.

to let go