Blind Date Turned Proposal (Josie and Dexter)

"Sir, I've brought the medicine." Larry, who had been incessantly keeping an eye towards the direction of the bedroom, felt compelled to voice his concern, "Even if it's all for the sake of the little one, you really ought to pay some attention to your own well-being too."

Dexter, his gaze fixated on the cigarette that continued to burn slowly between his fingers, responded with a dismissive, "I'm not at death's door yet."

Larry, evidently frustrated and at a loss for words, continued, "Mr. Barrett has made his way back to Wavery. We're still in the dark about the investigation's findings, but he's got wind from his connections that Charles is perfectly fine and out of harm's way."

This news seemed to lift a weight off Dexter's shoulders. With a sense of relief, he closed his eyes momentarily and remarked, "The moment Charles shows his face, you can bet Mark will be on our doorstep, loaded with questions."

"Think we ought to send someone over to give him a gentle nudge?" Larry pondered aloud.

Meanwhile, when little Grape stirred awake, craving her milk, Josie began to hum a soft melody to calm her, her actions in preparing her bottle both skilled and fluid. Dexter turned his attention away, indicating, "No, let him come to us with his questions."

"Weren't you planning to "

"What if something happened to me?" he casually threw in, a comment that notably unnerved Larry.

This prompted the latter to quickly reassure in a whisper, "As long as you keep yourself in one piece, nothing dire will transpire. After all, we've struck a solid deal with Wavery."

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estimating, "I'd say about a month and a half, give or take. The push from the higher-ups is pretty intense. You'd

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holding Grape, beamed, "See what I've

the sudden rush of memories. The last update from Mallory had confirmed that the person on suspension was indeed Rachel, who was not only still in Rivodia but also working for Arnold. However, Josie couldn't wrap her head around why Laura was

herself to the possibility that

eyes on Laura, a flood of memories came