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

Winter Wonderland

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The declaration from Dexter sent a shockwave through Josie. While she had considered numerous ways to deal with Arnold, the finality of death had never been part of her contemplation. It felt too final, too extreme, and besides, there were unresolved matters concerning her father that needed addressing.

She quickly voiced her concerns, “No, no matter what direction this situation takes, we need to keep him alive. The issue with my father hasn’t been settled yet.”

Dexter’s response was cool and unyielding, “Your hope is admirable, but I can’t guarantee anything.”

His silhouette became more pronounced under the moonlight streaming through the window, giving his dark attire an ominous sheen.

I’m prepared to exhaust every avenue,” he stated, though

sound of footsteps and the turning of a lock from outside disrupted the moment. Josie’s gaze darted toward the door, only to

back, Arnold was leisurely making his entrance. “I was half expecting to find my room in shambles,” he

took a deep breath and settled herself on the expansive bed, her posture relaxed. “You’ve really outdone yourself,” she remarked, “Winning

its

Arnold mused, stepping further into the room. “In this world, you carve out your own identity. If I claim I’m Robyn, she has no choice but to accept

clicked for Josie. “So there is an actual Robyn Mills out there. You’ve obscured

smile was tinged with condescension. “I thought you’d be quicker on the uptake. Discovering this only now doesn’t speak highly

with intensity. However, her words seemed to vanish into thin air, her advice unheeded. She shook her head, a mixture of frustration and resignation in her gesture. “Step back, Arnold.

think I’m like Dexter, capable

in comparison to Dexter, their lives a

of his wrist.

to be my fate, so