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.

she were a boy, I would

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"Because I love you!"

vast space fell silent for a moment, only the sound of their breathing could

hint of confusion. She understood, yet she didn't quite

must be recognized and recorded in the family 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

voice was not loud, but it was resolute. His eyes were filled with pain and

for a moment. He rarely showed such emotions,

Josie took a deep breath. "Thank you,

to leave. However, before she could even turn around, the man seized her wrist, flipping

exceptionally close, Josie could smell the woody fragrance emanating from him. Her expression turned to

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

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"Give me another child."

was angry and attempted to step on him. She knew he