Blind date turned proposal (Josie and Dexter) novel Chapter 1324

“If they didn't want to accept me, then why are they putting on an act, pretending like we share a deep bond two years later?” Josie practically shouted that out loud through tears.

She unleashed her emotions without holding back, gripping the bottle tightly, and gulping down the alcohol. The liquid overflowed from the corners of her mouth. Under the moonlight, she appeared to be in exceptional pain.

“Jo!” Dexter stopped her. “You can't drink alcohol like that. Slow down.”

He grabbed her arm and took the half-empty wine bottle from her.

Josie appeared disheveled and miserable, with strands of hair sticking to the corners of her mouth.

In a slightly tipsy state, she gazed at Dexter, her eyes filled with confusion. “Mark's health is deteriorating, and he's dying. They only think of me and even my child when he's in this hopeless state. Their minds are filled with nothing but personal gain.”

Dexter simply listened in silence, his gaze soft and tranquil. He raised his hand, gently tucking away the strands of hair that stuck to her face. “I understand, Jo. You suffered a lot.”

She was usually fine with enduring it all. After all, she had been doing it for so many years and had already grown accustomed to it.

Yet, for reasons unknown, a simple word of comfort from Dexter stirred up turmoil within her. Unable to control herself, she burst into tears, clinging to him while sobbing inconsolably.

Dexter remained silent, stroking her hair and reassuring her, even though he believed the Olsens wouldn't stoop that low. At the very least, he thought Mark and Claudia were sincere to her; their affection toward her was not an act.

However, he didn't say that and simply held her, offering comfort.

After an indeterminate amount of time, Josie grew tired from crying, and her sobs gradually subsided. The alcohol, however, got the better of her and caused her to cling to him.

Dexter asked, heartbroken, “Do you want to go back?”

She nodded. “I'm tired.”

“Then come down.”