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

Hearing that, Josie felt a bit swayed. “We can go.”

Laura nodded. “Then I’ll take care of the arrangements.”

Claudia spoke softly, yet her words carried a palpable weight. She added, “Keep a close eye on Leanne when you’re out and about. The current situation in Wavery isn’t exactly favorable toward her.”

“I understand, Mom.”

Claudia gently patted Josie’s hand resting on her lap, soothing her by saying, “Don’t be too nervous. I believe in your ability to handle this.”

Josie neither agreed nor disagreed, for she felt as though she was living in a grand gilded cage. She was cared for and looked after, but she herself was not a canary.

Zach was not entirely satisfied with this conclusion. He muttered under his breath, “I wonder what you’re thinking.”

Laura shot him a glare, showing no fear.

Mark took notice, tapping the rim of his bowl with his fork. “You two have been through so much together. It would be wonderful if you could make it work, but if you find it too hard to get along, there’s no need to force it. Considering an early divorce might not be a bad idea.”

was no hint of hesitation. His confidence was

Laura also felt a bit awkward. She managed to squeeze out a smile and said, “It’s just a minor squabble, no big deal. Zach and I

“That’s good, then.”

message that read: Grape really misses you. Could

hesitation, she replied: Okay. I’ll be there

However, as soon as she

“Mr. Russell has given

finally found a safe place to

a sleek black Porsche, bathing it in a

car door swung open, and a clear, youthful voice

by toys. Overwhelmed with excitement, she threw herself into her arms, pouring out words of

missed you, too. What interesting things

corners of Josie’s eyes, she saw the man rise from the driver’s seat and depart, giving

“Uncle Justin took me to the amusement park, and we even played hide and seek. But they were so silly, it took them forever to find me.

Josie laughed. “Have you named

said I should