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.

the place was swarming with people!

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

were little, I used to take you to the beach all the time. Like those kids, you played in the sand

him. “I recall bits and pieces. But as I grew older, the whole beach scene lost its appeal.”

when stressed and needed a quiet spot to sort out her

seen a beach before I brought you from Rivodia. It was

she quipped, “Pop, your memories are playing tricks

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

shook her head with a

it in his own, giving it a gentle pat while a hint

challenges. As long as you’re genuinely happy in it, I’ll

“It’s definitely not a walk in the

hesitant. He motioned toward the children playing nearby. “So, when’s the plan

diving into family

was caught off guard by the question; her cheeks instantly flushed.

be time to consider it. Welcoming a new member to the Russell clan would surely bring

suddenly asked, “What

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

care comes from the heart, whether

a warmth spread through her