That Day When I Got Married to My Boss at the Blind Date

“Just sit back and wait.” Dexter’s words to Josie were concise, yet they held the weight of a mountain’s assurance.

Josie had been compelled to return to Mason Garden to rest, but her mind was too agitated to find solace.

“We spent today at the shore together. He confided many things to me. He said as long as I’m happy, he’ll be at ease,” Josie sat by the bedside, hugging her knees, tears welling in her eyes.

Dexter took a seat beside her.

She couldn’t help but wonder if Paul said those as a farewell…

The thought pained her deeply. Just as she had begun to experience her father’s love, he was taken away again…

That night, Dexter’s phone rang incessantly. He didn’t return to the bedroom until dawn, bathed in the morning light, and he told Josie. “We know for sure that he didn’t wander off on his own.”

Josie’s delicate expression faltered. Her body felt weak, and Dexter reached out to steady her. “And he’s still alive.

To say such a thing hinted at slim chances. “I don’t just want him to be alive for the moment. I want him to continue living now and beyond this.”

her desperation evident. “Who did this, Dex? Tell

head, guiding her into an embrace.

we find out, I won’t

my dad, Dex…” Josie’s voice trembled, resembling a wounded kitten,

could do was embrace her, his presence a silent

the scope of involvement is wide. Let me handle this, Jo. I’ve

closed her eyes

internal conflicts within the Russell Group inevitably escalated and ensnared the family

the servant to watch Josie closely. “Make sure she doesn’t leave the house.”

a day after he left, a call came from Scott. He shared nearly the same information

now is whether you have any enemies, Ms. Warren. Being completely forthcoming will help us move

forehead in her hands, her head throbbing

long while, her words caught in her throat, coming close to spilling out several times

“Ms. Warren?”

had urged her to trust him.