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

Dexter always had a way. He knew exactly how to manipulate her. Facing the mirror above the sink, Josie took a deep breath. She longed to resist, but she was helpless.

Dexter seemed to sense her emotions, his tone softening. “I’m not threatening you. I simply want to provide you with a better life. I want to make up for past mistakes with you. Give me a chance.”

Josie held her phone tightly, her palms breaking out in sweat. Images from the past flooded her mind uncontrollably, her eyes welling up with tears. “I’ve trusted you many times before.”

On the other end of the phone, there was a brief silence. No one knew the magnitude of the storm raging in Dexter’s heart.

“Why should I believe you this time?” she asked.

“Justin.” Dexter responded swiftly, “For the past two years, Justin has been laying low in Rivodia in order to find Paul. My people have been secretly protecting him. Now, he has found a lead, confirming that Paul is indeed in Rivodia, alive and well.”

As the last few words were spoken, a sharp pain gripped Josie’s heart. “Really?”

“We are doing everything in our power to rescue him, but it might not be that simple. You have to return to the country,” he answered.

She was his daughter, so naturally, she had to return to her homeland.

She had clearly ruled out Wayne first. After a moment

return to

heavy, yet filled with hope. They had a child, and that was enough to smooth over

Grape had already woken up, quietly

alright?” Lachlan

her skin. She shook her head wearily, “I will

you have enough time to get your

“Rivodia.”

Now that she finally had a

since Dexter had made this request, he

“What about Grape?”

stepped forward, picking Grape up. “She’s coming

woman’s departing figure was resolute. As Lachlan watched her, he suddenly had an ominous premonition. Perhaps the serious words he had spoken to her that

Grape’s innocent eyes darted

luggage. All the important belongings from the