Blind Date Turned Proposal (Josie and Dexter)

Her mind momentarily stalled. "I didn't expect you to still favor sons over daughters."

This statement caused Dexter to furrow his brows. After he realized what she meant, he pushed Grape out and asked Esmeralda to take her to play. "What do you mean?"

Josie also felt it was inappropriate, but the words had already been spoken and couldn't be taken back. She shook her head, saying it was nothing.

As she turned to leave, Dexter stopped her. The lake mirrored their figures.

"Do you think I let Grape take your surname because she's a girl?"

With the conversation at this point, Josie turned to face him again. "Isn't it? If she were a boy, you, or the Russell family, would be eager to include him in the family register."

The Russell family's century-old tradition had never changed: favoring the eldest and valuing sons over daughters.

For a moment, Dexter's face was unreadable, his thoughts inscrutable. Yet, from the depths of his eyes, Josie discerned a flicker of anger.

reason why I let Grape take your surname, even if she were a boy, I would still respect you because you

discussed? Speak up. What's

"Because I love you!"

a moment, only the sound of their breathing could be

She understood, yet she didn't

tree. Ten years ago, I might not have been capable enough to help you protect Grape, but now that I am in charge, I can do that. Because I love you, I'm willing to protect your right and give you the greatest freedom. Do you really think I don't love Grape? It's because

eyes were filled with pain

for a moment. He rarely showed such emotions,

took a deep

even turn

Josie could smell the woody fragrance emanating from him. Her expression turned to one of alarm. "What are

lowered his voice. "Actually, there is another way to test whether I

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"Give me another child."

step on him. She knew he