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

“Is this the phone you mentioned?”

Ruth followed Josie’s gaze and waved her watch. “Yeah! I use this to contact the bodyguards.” Suddenly, her voice faltered. “I’m so sorry for them…”

Josie knew how traumatic it would be for a young child to witness that violence.

She caressed Ruth’s head and asked tentatively, “I lost my phone. Can I make a call with yours?”

She assumed Ruth would not agree, but to her surprise, she handed the watch over. Josie looked through the watch thoroughly. There were no hidden microphones. Well, I don’t suppose Wayne would be so sick as to monitor a child like that. And he wouldn’t have thought that I could use this.

She trembled hopefully and quickly dialed a number, praying internally that Dexter would pick it up.

After three rings, the call ended.

Taken aback, Josie rang a few more times. Finally, the call connected, but a woman answered, “We’re not interested in loans, thank you.”

up before Josie could

mind went blank upon hearing that. Why is

her hands, overwhelmed by her emotions and thoughts. The sufferings she had been through were stuck in her throat, having nowhere else to vent them out.

on her sleeves, seeing her in

just make

and that it was natural for Leanne. to answer his phone.

The call was picked up

he piped vigilantly.

hearing the familiar voice. “Moses, it’s me.”

followed by a loud thud. It seemed like he had just fallen from his bed. “We finally

called. Southlink. We can’t get out of here, and I

Russell. He flew into a rage and sent someone over. They should be on their way now. Mr. Dalton will

no calming effect on Josie.

words couldn’t cheer her