Blind Date Turned Proposal (Josie and Dexter)

Chapter 701 Clinging to the Photograph

Before leaving the studio, Josie countered Laura’s assumption. “Do I really care about him? I wouldn’t have even cared if he were on the brink of death!”

Recalling the times Arnold had played games with her, her anger was palpable.

Back at Mason Garden, Paul was seated at the dining table, engrossed in his meal. Spotting Josie’s return, Julie hastened to take her coat. “Madam, you’re back so soon.”

“Yes, just had to handle some minor matters.” Josie approached the table, casting a glance at her father’s meal. “What’s on the menu?”

Her attention shifted as she noticed her father clutching a photograph frame tightly, his gaze distant. “Dad? What’s that you’re holding onto? Dad?”

Extending her hand, she gently shook her father’s arm, snapping him out of his reverie. “It’s your photograph, Jo.”

Josie was taken aback. “Photograph? Which photograph?” She couldn’t recall placing any framed photo of herself.

Julie approached with a concerned expression. “…Madam, since you left, he’s been holding onto that photograph, insisting it’s yours. I’ve tried explaining, but he wouldn’t listen.”

brows. Her father’s memory had become less reliable since his recovery, and

1. it.

“What photograph?”

leaned in, and whispered something into Josie’s ear.

intending to take the photo away. “Dad, give me

frustration mounting. “What are you saying? This

I’m right here in front of you. Look at

thinking she was trying to snatch the photo from him. His eyes appeared unfocused, and confusion further

but her attempt led to a fall as she

on the floor with a snap as the frame shattered.

broken frame revealed

washed over her. She drew nearer, wanting

concern as she exclaimed worriedly, “Madam, be careful!”

blood snapped Paul back to reality. He trembled, rushing to support Josie.

Josie remained motionless.