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

Grape fearlessly interacted with the butterflies that were lured into the yard by the flowers, filled with joy.

The butterflies eventually flew away, and Grape tried to keep them from leaving. In her attempt, she stumbled into a warm, broad embrace, catching a faint scent of sandalwood.

A pair of large hands steadied her, and she looked up to see a face as expressionless as an iceberg. With a playful smile, she reached out, hoping to coax a laugh from him.

“Mister, you’re quite intimidating,” she said.

Mallory felt a chill run down her spine. “Maybe we should take her away. Leaving her here is too disruptive.”

Dexter’s gaze was heavy as he stared at the child in his arms. “A child barely over a year old can’t cause much trouble.”

“What’s your name?” he asked, holding her hand.

“My mommy said that my eyes resemble grapes, so she named me Grape,” she explained.

How thoughtless… Dexter squinted slightly. “Where’s your mommy?”

“She’s working.”

“Did she abandon you?”

find a

children over a year old don’t speak fluently, but

as if he was

busy. He won’t be able to come back to see me until I turn eighteen. I’m only a year and a half old

situation. It seemed that the child’s father was likely no longer around, which would explain why

somewhat hoarse. He

hand. “Let me accompany you to go out

response, she had no choice

taking a few steps, she couldn’t help but worry about the child.

were calm.

quite bold. She sat on the man’s long legs, unable to suppress her laughter.

of Dexter’s mouth curved slightly. He had never been

a tender age, how could you possibly know

know. My mommy is very beautiful, and you’re very handsome. All the attractive people on TV end up together. They call it a match made in heaven!” Grape, the innocent child, loudly asked, “Can you

Dexter was rendered speechless.

that he was about

even met your mommy. How could I possibly be your daddy?” Dexter was in an unusually