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

Josie turned her face away, not responding immediately. However, the rise and fall of her chest had already betrayed her emotions. As it turns out, this has been the plan from the very beginning.

“As long as you stay, we will take care of all the treatment and care for Paul,” said Claudia. “Dexter has personally guaranteed. As long as you agree, there will be no issues on his end.”

After a long silence, Josie finally said, “I want to know something. If I hadn’t mentioned leaving today, would you still have said all this?”

Claudia paused, her mind turning over the information. “Indeed, I only found the medicine these past few days. I didn’t tell you earlier because I was afraid you’d be disappointed-“

Unexpectedly, Josie interrupted her by asking, “If you’re using these threats to make me stay, how could I dare to entrust him to you?”

“Leanne-“

“I must admit that your offer is quite tempting. It’s tempting enough that I lack the confidence to refuse. Dexter has always encouraged me to stay with the Olsen family. Perhaps he considered this as well. However, the reality of it all still leaves a bitter taste in my mouth.”

Those firm words, spoken with resounding clarity, pierced Claudia’s heart and made her lips quiver. She wanted to explain, yet she didn’t know how to.

After a moment, Claudia reached out, her fingers clutching the corner of Josie’s clothing. She gave it a gentle shake and said, “Leanne, I know you’re considerate toward the man who raised you for many years, but your biological father is here. Can you show him some understanding as well?”

was taken aback by her actions. Perhaps it was her tone that was too soft, too pitiful. Unconsciously,

has been progressively declining over these two years. Each day is precious. So, we thought it would

such was the

it. Her gaze fell on the hand that was

woman before her was her biological

returned to her seat. “Give me some time to think about it,” she

a

to the room was gently

of waiting, but it wasn’t certain if Paul could. Dexter might not have said it outright, but Josie understood that Paul’s health was likely not in the best

she agreed, she still had to get through

that in mind, Josie made a

end of the line picked up. The voice was groggy, likely due to

before he couldn’t resist any longer. “Did you reveal Paul’s

of silence on the other end, followed by the sound of someone shifting. In a languid tone, the person said, “The last