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

After everyone had left, Josie was somewhat Iritated. “You’re going to spoil her with your behavior. Nice drawing? Grape merely doodled. How could they possibly take them away for collection? It’s too absurd.

Dexter was still admiring the painting. “It’s indeed well-drawn, truly a display of talent.”

“Dexter!”

Only then did Dexter raise his head. “Do you think I was indulging Grape? In fact, she was the one who came to our rescue.”

His tone was laden with profound implications, which took Josie by surprise. “If they want me to leave, I can leave. There’s no need for us to live together.”

She spoke lightly, yet the chill in Dexter’s heart intensified. “I told you. You must stay with me for at least these hundred days.”

Josie didn’t respond.

She couldn’t be bothered to argue with him. He sat in the doctor’s seat from earlier and seriously asked again, “I remember before I left, your health was perfectly fine. Why has it become like this now? That doctor said-”

She had a serious look on her face, which left Dexter utterly captivated. He chuckled and asked, “Do you believe that longing can make one sick?”

Josie could bear no more. She reached out his hand. “Dexter!”

gently captured her delicate fingers. “Hands meant for designing should not be used to

let go and continued to

doctor still remained on the table. Josie felt an unexpected pang of sympathy. For a moment, she didn’t resist. “Dexter,

unusually, she earnestly

next moment, he swiftly grasped Josie’s wrist, leading

led away by

Josie

deep thought. Suddenly, he reached out, pulling her into his embrace. His head rested against her neck as he softly said, “There are too many people outside.

Josie’s body completely stiffened.

years ago was never this reasonable, always doing as he pleased. When he desired her, he would simply take

seemed to

a long time before she

touch, Dexter’s grip on her intensified as if he wanted to meld her into his very bones and blood. “Jo, I’ve missed you greatly. Every

corner of her eye. She tilted her head back to wipe it away, and

Dexter’s arms empty. Subconsciously, he reached out, holding her back in place. His eyes were