Blind date turned proposal (Josie and Dexter) novel Chapter 1223

Every word and sentence of Mark's was a heartfelt plea from a father.

Josie slowly shook her head, turning to look at Dexter. “Please take him away. We haven't yet accepted each other. It's premature to talk about such profound bonds.”

She was always unwilling to accept Mark, not the other way around.

Dexter supported Mark with one hand. Despite having regained his composure just moments ago, he was gradually being pushed into a corner, revealing his struggle.

He directly asked Arnold, “What do you want?”

“Let me leave the country,” answered Arnold.

“When will you release Josie?”

“Once we cross the border, I'll naturally let her go.”

Dexter's gaze was intense as it fell upon Josie, clearly struggling to make a decision.

Arnold was calm and composed, already holding the upper hand. “Anyway, I've already made a request to Mr. Dalton,” he said nonchalantly. “Perhaps in a little while, this ship will explode. If we all die together, then I won't be at a loss.”

Dexter's brow furrowed even more, but Mark was the first to respond, “I'll have to assign someone to accompany you to ensure Josie's safety.”

Arnold gave no clear response. He leisurely asked, “What's the matter, Dexter? Can't you make a choice yet?”

Josie knew what he was thinking. Arnold's promise to release the captive was far from simple. It was more about torment.

She nodded at him. “Dexter, you wanted to reconcile with me, didn't you?”

Dexter's eyebrows quivered, his eyes trembling.

“You once promised to respect my opinions and follow my choices. If you take Mark away, I might consider reconciling with you.” That statement was a sugar-coated bullet.

Dexter could discern its meaning, but he also understood her plea. However, making a real choice was still challenging.

Just then, his pocket vibrated once more with the familiar hum of his cell phone. Uncertain if he was trying to escape the difficult decision at hand, he pulled it out and answered.

It was unmistakably the voice of Wayne. “Mr. Russell, it's time for you to leave.”

Grape's in trouble. Dexter abruptly closed his eyes, unable to bear revealing even a hint of his thoughts for fear that Josie would discover them.