Blind Date Turned Proposal (Josie and Dexter)

Josie pressed her lips together, her smile fading. "I understand what you're implying, but it's not true. The only reason I'm still here today is because of the contract I have with him—a hundred days. If I can resolve the issue with Arnold, I'll immediately leave with the child."

Justin sized her up. "I'm afraid your lingering feelings are still there, and you haven't even realized it yourself."

That single sentence struck Josie's heart. She was momentarily stunned, then shook her head. "Impossible."

Justin remained silent.

"It's all just for show. Don't worry," Josie said seriously.

Justin nodded, seemingly lost in thought. He hesitated before saying, "Dexter is a cunning man. Don't let him manipulate you. In any case, avoid being with him."

Right then, someone at the dining table called out to them. Josie said, "All right. Let's eat."

The two of them stepped into the light, only to see Dexter descending the stairs. Josie's heart skipped a beat. She was unsure if he had heard anything, but the man's expression remained unchanged as he asked, "What's wrong?"

Josie averted her gaze. "Nothing."

Initially, everyone was quite nervous. After all, it was their first time having such close contact with Dexter. They hadn't expected him to dine with them. However, Dexter was not only approachable but

affectation or ostentation was

was observing from the

Dexter was inclined, he had the potential to earn everyone's fondness.

understand the complexities involved. Before

It seems she fell at

some and was slightly tipsy. He sat on the couch, lost

of unease.

eyes blurry,

"What?"

brought Xanthe here. How do you want to deal with

was somewhat taken aback. "Didn't you say... Why

I brought her here

extremely humbled at

had no feelings for her, but there