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 "

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

report she had once seen, feeling somewhat heavy-hearted. "In reality, you're still young.

anymore." Mark waved his hand

Josie froze instantly.

an idea, why not take care of it

thoughts suddenly bore down on her. She hadn't expected her intentions to be seen through. Already hesitant, she turned around and poured a glass of water to mask her disarray. "Me? Aside from our shared blood, it seems my identity is even less suited to

gave a smile. "I suppose Dexter thought the same.

I'm just a pawn in the game."

pawn. There's no pawn in this world that would

Mark's words made sense.

Josie understood the urgency of

"If that's the case,

"What?"

Warren. That's a

taken aback. She hadn't expected Mark to compromise so

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

else really

again of a saying. The love of parents for

added, "I really like that child. Bring her to see me more often. Also, don't lose your temper with the child." Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the