Blind Date Turned Proposal (Josie and Dexter)

For the first time, she showed vulnerability. "What should I do?"

Mark squinted his eyes, locking his gaze with her. "If you wish, leave it to me to resolve. Take the child and go. The world is vast. You can go anywhere. However, remember one thing. Stay away from this place forever."

Forever? Josie had once contemplated it, but she couldn't achieve it. She didn't believe she was capable of it.

Seeing her silence, Mark asked further, "What's wrong? Is there someone in Wavery that you can't let go of?"

"Your know the answer to that question."

The connection between people could be ephemeral. Yet, certain people, once entangled, would become impossible to let go of throughout one's lifetime.

Mark let out an unnoticeable sigh of relief and said, "I heard that you visited the corporation a few days ago and asked a few questions."

Surprised, Josie asked, "You knew about that?"

"Do you really think of me as some old man who pays no attention to outside matters?" Mark raised a finger and added, "You were right about one thing. Orchids, compared to sunflowers, are more fitting for the office desk."

Josie was even more surprised. "If you knew everything, then why didn't you "

a helpless smile. "Look at me now. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is

heavy-hearted. "In reality, you're still young. There's

hand dismissively. "But you, you're truly

Josie froze instantly.

idea, why not take care of it for me as

she turned around and poured a glass of water to mask her disarray. "Me? Aside from our shared blood,

always been bold. I noticed it two years ago." Mark gave a smile. "I suppose Dexter thought the same. That's why he meticulously planned everything, guiding

own agendas. I'm just a pawn in the game." She

no pawn in this

Mark's words made sense.

the documents, Josie understood the urgency of purging internal

a sigh of relief. "If that's the case, why don't we register Grape?

"What?"

Warren. That's

was taken aback. She hadn't expected

back to us. In fact, I longed for that the

else really matters

world-weary eyes, Josie was reminded once again of a saying. The love of parents for their children is marked by far-reaching

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