Blind Date Turned Proposal (Josie and Dexter)

This statement caused a silence to fill the air. Wayne's fingertips turned white as he pressed on his ring, refraining from making any further comments. How could Dexter's true companion possibly have a daughter?

But Wayne's attention wasn't on that. "Mr. Russell, I heard that you recently visited Sumanthova."

Dexter cast a leisurely glance at Josie. "Sumanthova's scenery is picturesque. It's perfect for retirement. Does it interest you, Mr. Dalton?" sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ (F)indNƟvᴇl.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

"It's still too early for me to retire."

As they conversed, dish after dish was served. Josie barely touched her cutlery, feeling a sense of anxiety stirring within her. Under the table, she discreetly tugged at Dexter's hand.

He noticed and, betraying no emotion, tightened his grip on her hand beneath the table.

Josie was nearly pulled over by him, but she did her best to restrain herself.

She simply wrote in the palm of his hand: How long will it take?

Dexter calmly drew the number one.

Just at that moment, someone burst through the door, exclaiming, "La Oriele is on fire."

Wayne glanced up, and his assistant immediately asked, "How big is the fire?"

was blowing in just the right direction, quickly

face changed. "Where are Mr. Quincy and Mr.

arrived, but the fire is too

"How are they?"

"They're evacuating!"

wasn't particularly open or clear. If it were to catch fire, many residential houses would be

head, casting a glance at Dexter beside her. He took a leisurely sip of

be able to play the gracious host today,"

him

quickly got into the car. Before he left, he rolled

made her heart

you do it?"

under house arrest is very close to La Oriele. If they want to put out

was chilly. As Dexter spoke, he removed his coat and

been rescued?" she

know until another ten

and dread she had accumulated over the years

to