The Epic Blind Date with My Boss

Before leaving the studio, Josie countered Laura’s assumption. “Do I really care about him? I wouldn’t have even cared if he were on the brink of death!”

Recalling the times Arnold had played games with her, her anger was palpable.

Back at Mason Garden, Paul was seated at the dining table, engrossed in his meal. Spotting Josie’s return, Julie hastened to take her coat. “Madam, you’re back so soon.”

“Yes, just had to handle some minor matters.” Josie approached the table, casting a glance at her father’s meal. “What’s on the menu?”

Her attention shifted as she noticed her father clutching a photograph frame tightly, his gaze distant. “Dad? What’s that you’re holding onto? Dad?”

Extending her hand, she gently shook her father’s arm, snapping him out of his reverie. “It’s your photograph, Jo.”

Josie was taken aback. “Photograph? Which photograph?” She couldn’t recall placing any framed photo of herself.

Julie approached with a concerned expression. “…Madam, since you left, he’s been holding onto that photograph, insisting it’s yours. I’ve tried explaining, but he wouldn’t listen.”

Her father’s memory had become less reliable since his recovery, and

“What photograph?”

leaned in, and whispered something

upon hearing it. She swiftly moved forward, intending to take the photo away. “Dad, give me the photograph.

release it, his frustration mounting. “What are you saying? This

“It’s not me! I’m right here in front of you. Look at me,

Paul persisted, thinking she was trying to snatch the photo from him. His eyes appeared

applied more force, but her attempt led to a fall as she

her father’s grasp, landing on the floor with a snap as

broken frame revealed

She drew nearer, wanting to retrieve the picture, but a piece of glass cut

as she exclaimed worriedly, “Madam, be

back to reality. He trembled, rushing

Josie remained motionless.