Blind date turned proposal (Josie and Dexter) novel Chapter 1403

She remained silent until she finished smoking, then spoke up as they neared the Olsen Residence. “Is there water?”

Ryan handed her a bottle from the front seat.

Her hand gripping the bottle shook uncontrollably, veins popping out as she struggled to control the tremors.

She rinsed her mouth before stepping out of the car. Grape was still there; she couldn't let the child smell anything.

Grape rushed over as soon as she saw her, “Mommy! Mdm. Marilyn said Daddy's back from his business trip. Is it true?”

Josie was extremely exhausted. She slowly crouched down. “You're quite quick with the news.”

Marilyn hadn't left yet. “Leanne, why do you look so pale? Did you see Dexter?”

“Yes.”

“That's good. I knew Dexter would be fine.”

Before her were Grape's expectant eyes, shining brightly.

Josie gently touched her face. “Tomorrow, I'll have Mdm. Marilyn take you to see your daddy. I'm going to take a bath now.”

Josie's condition was obviously off. Marilyn and Claudia exchanged a glance, sensing something was wrong. The former quickly followed her. “What's wrong, Leanne? Tell me. Don't make me worry. Is Dexter the one who upset you? Whatever it is, you must speak up. Dexter finally got out of trouble. It's best not to misunderstand each other.”

Josie continued walking, her face extremely gloomy, showing no desire to speak.

“His ability to get himself out of trouble has nothing to do with me, and any misunderstandings are insignificant.”

“What? Of course, it has something to do with you. If you hadn't reminded me, I wouldn't have remembered Selena's existence, Justin wouldn't have taken me to find her, and Dexter wouldn't have gotten out of trouble! How can you say it has nothing to do with you?”