Blind date turned proposal (Josie and Dexter) novel Chapter 1060

Lachlan clearly didn't believe her explanation.

Two years had passed, and he had come to understand her to some extent.

"Have a piece of candy. Maybe the sweetness will momentarily help you forget your troubles," Lachlan suggested, as if coaxing a child.

Josie couldn't help but laugh. "I'm not a child..."

Lachlan was intensely watching Josie on the screen. Every frown and smile of hers was so captivating in his eyes that he momentarily lost himself in a trance.

Josie noticed his unusual behavior and quickly found an excuse. "You must have work to attend to. Let's not chat now."

She couldn't reciprocate even the slightest bit of Lachlan's enthusiasm. All she could do was assert her stance with a firm attitude.

Lachlan was always aware of that.

The two exchanged a few pleasantries before hanging up.

Josie tightly clutched her phone, peering out the window. It seemed as if the car outside had a grudge against her, never once leaving. Josie drew the curtains, blocking out all lines of sight.

Lying in bed, Josie tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.

Her mind was filled with thoughts of Dexter...

Ah!

Josie, you're truly beyond help.

That night, Josie stayed awake the entire time.

The following day.

Josie rose early from bed, drawing back the curtains. In her sight was the familiar car. Dexter, who was in the car, had kept vigil here all night without sleep. Josie didn't want to face him.

She had no choice but to pretend she hadn't seen him.

Inside the room.

Grape turned over and couldn't find her mother, growing somewhat anxious. With a sudden wail, she burst into tears. "Mommy!"

Upon hearing the sound of crying, Josie pushed open the door in a hurry.

"Grape!"