Blind date turned proposal (Josie and Dexter) novel Chapter 979

Laura leaned against the wall, hidden in the shadows, still clutching the item she had intended to deliver to Heather's room.

Her gaze remained surprisingly calm.

“Laura?” Claudia approached from a distance, her eyes sharp.

Regaining her composure, Laura said, “Mother.”

“Why are you standing here?”

“I'm feeling a bit hypoglycemic. I need a moment to rest.”

Without hesitation, Claudia opened the box in Laura's hands. Inside were a pair of earrings and a ring, both made of pure gold, intended solely for Heather.

“Let me take these inside,” Laura hastily suggested.

“Hold on.” Claudia took over. “I'll handle this. You should go and rest for a bit. Today is going to be very busy.”

Laura nodded in agreement. She walked a short distance away, then turned back for another glance. Suddenly, she felt a sense of loneliness emanating from Claudia's retreating figure.

Claudia had just put away the box when she knocked on Heather's door. “Leanne.”

“Mother!” Heather greeted, her face beaming with joy as she stepped forward to meet her.

Claudia looked her up and down, a smile curving her lips as she nodded. “You look beautiful.”

Heather was somewhat shy.

Claudia gestured for her to sit down, picking up the wooden comb from the table and slowly brushing through her long hair. “You're about to be married,” she said, “Things won't be the same as they were at home. You can't just do as you please anymore. You must always be cautious.”

A sense of warmth flowed through Heather's heart. “Mmm... Dex has always been good to me.”

“The fact that he treats you well is one thing, but you can't be too naive,” Claudia said calmly, imparting words of wisdom to her daughter before her wedding. “What happened at the art exhibition last time must not happen again, no matter the reason. Do you understand?”