Chapter 147. Midnight Schemes

"Isn't there some girl out there you should be taking on these strolls?" Doris teased.

"Ah..." Joseph scratched the back of his head. "Honestly, I haven't had the honor of being around women my age. A lot of them are already married or haven't given me the time of day."

"What?" Doris said, lips parted. There was no way that was true! Many of the men at Life Pharmacy weren't half as handsome as him. "You're cute as a button, I was sure hundreds of girls had you in their day dreams!"

Joseph snorted and turned away his red cheeks. "It's no matter, I haven't met anyone as fine as you."

"Is that wise for you to say knowing I'll be taken home in a few days?" Doris asked.

"I have nothing to lose." He grinned, flashing her his bright teeth. He would be a heartbreaker if he was around more women his age. Not to mention all the maids at the palace. But Doris only saw a flash of blue eyes in her mind like a dream that haunted her more than any other. William's