Blind date turned proposal (Josie and Dexter) novel Chapter 1230

“Zach Olsen!” A sharp female voice sliced through the air, halting Zach's words mid-sentence. He paused, his eyes shifting from Josie to Claudia. Dressed in her nightgown, Claudia stood at the entrance of the elevator, her expression impassive but her tone filled with anger.

Zach's lips formed a pout. “Mother, I didn't say anything inappropriate.”

Claudia approached him directly, her voice stern. “Apologize.”

“What are you—” Zach began, but Claudia interrupted firmly.

“I insist that you apologize to your sister!”

The term “sister” hit Josie and Zach like a bolt from the blue, leaving them both momentarily stunned.

Zach fixed his gaze on Josie, his disbelief evident. “Her? My sister? Mother, I could never bring myself to call her that in this lifetime.”

He had barely finished his sentence when Claudia's hand connected with his cheek in a resounding slap. Zach recoiled, his expression a mixture of shock and disbelief. “You hit me for her sake. It appears you're determined to acknowledge this girl as your daughter. But what about me? Am I not your son?”

Josie was caught off guard by Claudia's determination, her brow furrowing in response.

“I never intended to be his sister anyway,” Josie retorted.

This could be considered a double entendre.

Claudia continued glaring at her son, her chest heaving. “We've pampered and spoiled you since young. That's why you turned out like this! You must apologize to her no matter who she is to you!”

Zach felt a surge of frustration constricting his chest, leaving him suffocated by its weight. However, Claudia was adamant. Responding with biting sarcasm, he quipped, “I apologize for my pettiness. Our abode is vast enough to entertain guests. My sincerest apologies, Ms. Warren.”

He accentuated the last name with deliberate emphasis.

His childish jabs only served to exacerbate Josie's pounding headache.

At that moment, Mark returned from his morning run, his brow glistening with sweat. It was clear he had grown notably healthier.