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

At that moment, Josie wrestled with the feeling of being cherished versus being under surveillance. She managed a wry smile. “Thanks, I’ve made it inside.”

Then Dexter inquired, “What’s the purpose of your visit?”

Suddenly, Grape’s voice came from the other end of the line, and the arrival of an employee with reports was abruptly silenced by Dexter.

“Is that you, Mommy? I want to talk to her!” Grape interrupted.

As Josie was about to explain, Dexter swiftly commanded, “Escort her outside for a moment, give her some time to settle down.”

The employee hesitated before moving forward, gently coaxing Grape in a subdued tone.

It quickly became quiet.

“You were too harsh on her,” Josie said.

“You still haven’t answered my question.”

After a pause, she replied, “I brought a friend along, hoping it’ll help clear our minds.”

pain, yet he chose not to delve further. “Today’s Monday, and Russell Group is holding a board meeting. Grape insists on tagging along, which means I have no other

eyes widened in shock, “You’re not suggesting, you brought her to Russell

silence from the other end of the

but somehow managed to summon the man’s name in a whisper,

few and is adapting remarkably fast,” he tried to reassure her, sensing her lingering upset. He added, “Jo, it was something that was going to come

the call,

that moment of vulnerability wasn’t

where they encountered many attendants along the way. Each attendant seemed surprised to see Josie, yet they all bowed in

“Don’t tell me, this

been mine, we wouldn’t have been stopped at the gate,”

shoulder,

directness, Josie blushed and responded with a playful jab of her elbow. Juliette laughed heartily, sprinting ahead with a joyful bounce

a plethora of rhododendrons, and the sight, combined with the twilight’s approach, offered a

which waves tirelessly crashed. He was there alone, lost in

Josie couldn’t pinpoint why, but she felt a deep

despair was