Blind Date Turned Proposal (Josie and Dexter)

The front entrance was swarming with people, so they had to exit through the back door, which was much quieter. The crabapple trees in the courtyard were in full bloom.

Morgan lightly grasped her hand. "Your hands are cold. There's no need to pretend."

Josie's face was as pale as a sheet, and it felt as if a slow knife was gently slicing through his flesh. The pain was unbearable.

She had thought that the shadows of two years ago were all in the past, that she would never feel their weight again in this lifetime. But that wasn't the case. Those shadows were still lurking deep within her heart, ready to surge up with overwhelming pain at the slightest touch.

So that's one once bitten, twice shy means.

She didn't feel like responding, yet as she turned the corner, she unexpectedly ran into a couple.

The crowd was bustling with people, yet when she looked over, it seemed as if his face was the only one that was distinct. One glance and it was impossible to forget.

He had lost weight, yet his charm remained undiminished.

The woman beside him was petite and clever, but her face was mature, her gaze steady. Together, they looked particularly well-matched.

Dexter and Josie locked eyes for a few seconds, then he naturally looked away, focusing on Morgan.

the initiative to greet, "Mr. Russell, long time no

Corporation, whose reputation has recently soared in Wavery." The woman nodded and

hadn't heard

nodded as well, a smile gracing his features. "Mr. Russell, congratulations. You've managed to dodge

"How sincere you

Morgan burst into laughter.

negligible. She felt almost

form of address left Josie somewhat at a loss. She slightly

few years older than you, so it

never met you

now you have, and you'll continue to meet me

involuntarily clenched tightly. It was hard not to see this as a

Quiroz." With that, she passed by the two

the rain, her figure was resolute. Morgan paused slightly. "Dexter, you did

had walked

not knowing where they led.

when hurried