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.”

before Josie could even speak.

mind went blank upon hearing that. Why is she

grasped her watch in her hands, overwhelmed by her emotions and thoughts. The sufferings she had been through were

on her sleeves, seeing her in

worries. I’ll just make another call.”

to convince herself that Dexter was always busy and that it

The

he

upon hearing the familiar

he had just fallen from his bed. “We finally heard from you! How are you?

place called. Southlink. We can’t get out of here, and I can’t tell you much at the moment.”

to Mr. Russell. He flew into a rage and sent someone over. They should be on their way now. Mr. Dalton will have to let you go. There’s

his words had no calming effect on Josie. “Where’s…

intention to draw comparisons. Still, such words couldn’t cheer