Blind date turned proposal (Josie and Dexter) novel Chapter 1319

Claudia's expression was stern. “Mark doesn't know about this matter yet. If he knew, he wouldn't be as easygoing as I am. You'd better think it over.”

It was quite rare to for Claudia to make threats.

With a cold laugh, Josie tightly grasped her petite hand. “To think you'd say such words in front of the police. Have you lost your mind, Mrs. Olsen?”

Caleb and Scott exchanged glances as to whether to stay or leave had become a dilemma for them.

“You're the crazy one.” Claudia glanced at Grape again, her gaze complex, but she was genuinely angry. “I'll say it again, don't make things difficult for the public officials. Let's find a place and talk.”

Naturally, Josie didn't think there was a need for conversation, but with so many onlookers, it wasn't easy to exit the situation gracefully.

Having dealt with numerous challenging affairs, Larry took the opportunity to lower his head, assuring Josie, “I'll take Grape with me. As long as Mr. Russell is present, there's no rush to register. You can rest easy.”

Those words finally brought a measure of relief to Josie. She squatted down and started fixing Grape's hair. “Go home first with Mr. Peeple, okay? I need to take care of some things. Be good, okay?”

Grape seemed to understand but not quite, nodding in agreement. Before being led away by Larry, she timidly cast a few more glances at Claudia.

Outside the police station, several black vehicles were parked.

In one of the vehicles, the atmosphere was tense, filled with a palpable chill.

“When did you find out?” asked Josie.

“The night you were having a hard time with the Olsen family staff, I was outside. I saw this kid with Moses,” answered Claudia.

Josie took a deep breath. So that's how it is. Despite my meticulous efforts, she still discovered it.

“She bore a strong resemblance to you.” Claudia's tone softened. The bold yet timid eyes of Grape were just like Josie's when she was a child. “I began to harbor suspicions, keeping a close watch on the Russell family's activities. However, Dexter was secretive in his actions and I gained nothing. It wasn't until today when I finally saw the child appear again.”

She's the one who sent people to follow Moses. When Josie was feeling agitated, she had a habit of unconsciously picking at her fingers. “I didn't want you guys to know because this is my personal matter. I don't want the child to get involved in any power struggles.”