Blind date turned proposal (Josie and Dexter) novel Chapter 955

Josie looked up, a bit surprised. "I'm actually amazed that you're willing to give me the dog, considering the significant conflict between your daughter and me. Aren't you afraid she'll cause trouble when she finds out?"

It was the end of autumn, with sunlight pouring down and a cool breeze blowing through, gently lifting Josie's hair. Claudia looked at her as if she were looking at an old friend.

After a moment, Claudia turned to Josie and said, "There aren't many people in this world who truly understand me. You are one of them. I don't want to second-guess or doubt such people. I trust my own judgment."

Josie was taken aback for a moment, then realized that this was an affirmation—an affirmation from her own mother.

Her voice choked up for a moment, but she quickly spoke again, "If there comes a day when I do something you can't understand, something that disappoints you, what would you do? Would you hate me?"

Upon hearing these words, Claudia's lips parted slightly, and after a long moment, she sighed. "Perhaps you have your reasons too."

From Claudia's perspective, Josie's life had been too harsh. Her daughter had brought an end to her marriage with Dexter, and now she had no choice but to watch him remarry.

She felt guilty towards Josie.

But what Claudia didn't know was that these were not the things that Josie felt most aggrieved about.

Upon hearing Claudia's response, Josie understood and led Pepper to the other side.

At the end of the street, there was a vast expanse of azure sea. Josie's figure appeared frail and delicate. Claudia looked on and suddenly spoke, "Jo."

Josie's back stiffened.

"Please don't show up on the fifteenth. Consider it the last favor I'm asking of you."

When Claudia uttered these words, even she was surprised. It was as if there was a premonition in the air that Josie would definitely show up that day.

So, she made such a request.

This time, Josie didn't turn around or respond. She just walked away slowly, leading the dog.

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