Blind Date Turned Proposal (Josie and Dexter)

When Grape slipped into the study over the threshold, Dexter was just pouring a glass of water for Josie.

"How much of my conversation with Preston did you overhear earlier?" he asked.

Taking a sip, Josie looked utterly bewildered. "What conversation? I didn't catch that. What was said?"

She truly hadn't heard, as her attention was completely focused on the documents.

As expected, Dexter couldn't help but chuckle. "I was saying, Mor..."

Suddenly, Grape hopped over the threshold, calling out joyfully, "Mommy!"

Both of them turned around at the same time and saw Grape. Softness filled their eyes, causing their previously harsh and heavy demeanor to vanish into thin air.

"Have you just woken up from your nap?" Dexter bent down, lifting her into his arms. "Hi, Philomena."

Josie was teasing the child when she remarked, "Even though a name has been given, I'm still not used to hearing it."

"It's precisely because you're not accustomed to it that you should use it more."

Grape nodded emphatically. "Daddy said that I will also have a formal name from now on!"

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Grape threw herself

gently while pinching her cheek, "Philomena, do you enjoy being here

fell, a subtle change crossed Dexter's face, naturally reflecting his

understand, feeling utterly wronged. "But Daddy said you can't take

days, she had been very sensible and had never caused any trouble. However, she felt aggrieved because she couldn't be with her mother openly. Josie's heart

already aware, there was no longer any need to hide Grape's

After nodding, she looked at the man next to her. "What about Daddy? Don't you want Daddy

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grandfather, Mommy? I've met him

not that one.

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"Yes."

that's what you want, Mommy, I'll comply," Grape said, clinging onto

return, her embrace filled with tenderness. The moment she met Dexter's gaze, a sense of heaviness lingered between their eyes. She let out a soft sigh and

so I naturally disagree." Dexter subtly turned his body, allowing her to glimpse the perfectly bloomed flowers on the shelf. "However, this is your decision, and I'll have your back." Josie's lips

the time they returned

was already

were no restrictions for Grape, who was naturally curious about everything. With wide, innocent eyes, she was sneakily observing her