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.

this. I’m prepared to exhaust every avenue,” he stated, though the air between them always

and the turning of a lock from outside disrupted the moment. Josie’s gaze darted toward the door, only to find Dexter had vanished into the bathroom in

entrance. “I was half expecting to find my room in shambles,” he

and settled herself on the expansive bed, her posture relaxed. “You’ve really outdone yourself,” she remarked, “Winning over Lucas Yowell’s daughter. Is

expression briefly faltered before regaining its composure. “You recognized her

room. “In this world, you carve

is an actual Robyn Mills out there. You’ve obscured him,

condescension. “I thought you’d be quicker on the uptake. Discovering this

vanish into thin air, her advice unheeded. She shook her head, a mixture of frustration and resignation in her gesture. “Step back, Arnold. Dexter has influential allies. I’ll talk to him, try to negotiate your sentence down

bewildered by her persistence. “Why do you insist on me changing my ways? Do you think I’m like Dexter, capable of being swayed so easily? The path I’ve chosen is mine to follow, and it will undeniably be

to Dexter, their

out, took hold of his wrist. “What if your chosen path leads

demeanor remained unshaken. “If that’s to be