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

Dexter was not surprised at all, perhaps due to his prior mental preparation. He leaned forward and said to Arnold, “Likewise, Mr. Mills.”

“But you’re not exactly like him. That old friend of mine is in better health than you.”

Upon hearing this, Dexter did not respond.

“What a coincidence that you happened to be around today, Mr. Russell.” Arnold pulled out a cigarette and offered it to Dexter.

Dexter declined. “Indeed, it’s quite a coincidence.”

“Once the matter is settled, I will present a modest gift as a token of my gratitude.”

“That won’t be necessary. Since you say I look like an old friend of yours, consider this a modest gift from me today.”

Dexter’s lips quirked up. Arnold prodded his cheek with the tip of his tongue, glancing outside where the fire raged fiercely.

“It’s a great gift.”

Dexter bypassed Arnold, casting a glance at Josie, who had been standing behind him for quite some time. She instinctively took a step back.

Calvin mouthed, “She insisted on coming. After the related issues had been dealt with, dawn was breaking. Josie was dozing off in the corner, her face pale and looking unwell.

People gradually dispersed, and Dexter casually picked up a blanket. Just as he was about to drape it over Josie, she opened her eyes.

“Is it over?”

“Yeah.”

been extinguished, and at this point, the building was nothing but ruins. People were busy

with the authorities, effectively acting as the person in charge of

to move about openly indicate that his

helped her up

one’s name and identity, thinking it can erase everything, is

exhaled, casting a

hurried over, holding a document in his

it a few times. “He’s nothing more than

toes

your heart ache?” he suddenly

are you talking

your ex-lover’s old haunt ablaze. Doesn’t it

weird.” Josie rolled

interjected, “Ms. Warren came rushing over last night and couldn’t find you. She was extremely anxious.

into his arms,

what

“I don’t care.”

firmly grasped her slender wrist, forcing her to stop. “You didn’t seem surprised at all when you