The Epic Blind Date with My Boss

“Hey, Pop,” Josie leaned out the door, a quizzical expression on her face. “why the sudden tantrum? Missing those spring outings, don’t you?”

The old man frowned, clearly upset. “You said you would bring me!”

She chuckled softly. “Alright, let’s do this.”

Before leaving Mason Garden with her father, Julie told Josie, “Mrs. Russell, take it easy on the road and drive carefully, okay?”

Josie nodded, her mind already concocting a plan.

Mason Garden was just a stone’s throw away from the beach, offering a laid-back and spacious atmosphere. without the usual crowds.

Josie remembered how Paul always enjoyed places buzzing with activity and people.

After contemplating, she decisively pressed the gas pedal and steered off course,

The day was an absolute beauty; the weather couldn’t be more perfect, and the sea stretched out in a mesmerizing shade of blue.

Kids were building sandcastles under their parents’ watch, and couples were unwinding by the shore. It was then that Josie realized it was the weekend.

wonder the place was swarming with

had discovered a comfortable spot. He sat down and let the waves lap at his feet. A serene smile etched on his

you to the beach all the time. Like those kids, you played in

next to him. “I recall bits and pieces. But as I grew older, the whole beach

beach when stressed and needed a

him squint. “You hadn’t even seen a beach before I brought you from Rivodia. It was a whole new experience

anything about Rivodia, so she quipped, “Pop, your

it off, faking a pout. “Did Dexter give you a hard time about that thing the other day?”

Josie shook her head with a soft smile.

a gentle pat while a hint

long as

tone turned earnest. “It’s definitely not a walk in the park, but for

nearby. “So, when’s the

diving into family planning….

by the question; her cheeks instantly flushed.

twinkle in his eyes. “It might be time to consider it. Welcoming a new

on the idea. She suddenly asked, “What about you? Would

not be the first thing that comes to mind. Having a child means navigating challenges. I’m not so

genuine parental care comes from the heart, whether they

a warmth spread through