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 me, who did

hand landed on her head, guiding her into an

offering comfort. “We’re still investigating, Jo. Once we find out, I won’t let them get away with

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

was embrace her, his presence a

the scope of involvement is wide. Let me handle this, Jo. I’ve got it under control,” he spoke, each word deliberate. “Trust

closed her eyes in

and ensnared the family members into the midst of a

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

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

Ms. Warren. Being completely forthcoming will help

forehead in her

for a long while, her words caught in her throat, coming close to spilling out several times before halting, eventually fading into silence.

“Ms. Warren?”

urged her to trust