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.

to greet, "Mr. Russell, long

of Eccentric Corporation, whose reputation has recently soared in Wavery." The woman

hadn't heard this

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

sincere you are

Morgan burst into laughter.

presence was almost negligible. She felt almost suffocated and then

loss. She slightly raised an eyebrow, choosing

confusion, Selena explained, "Dexter mentioned you to me. I'm a few years older than

never met you before,

have, and you'll continue to meet me in the

hard not to see this as a provocation. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ (F)indNƟvᴇl.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of

you again, Ms. Quiroz." With that, she passed by the two of them and walked away quickly

resolute.

had walked a great

paths here, not knowing where they led. She

forward when hurried