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

had discovered a comfortable spot. He sat down and let the waves lap at

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

and pieces. But as I grew

sought out the beach when stressed and needed a quiet

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

anything about Rivodia, so she quipped, “Pop,

give you a hard

head with a soft

holding it in his own, giving it a gentle pat while a hint of sadness flickered in

comes with its challenges. As long as you’re

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

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

Pop’s diving into family

was caught off guard by the

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

wasn’t entirely sold on the idea. She suddenly asked, “What about you? Would you be happy about

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

parental care comes from the

spread through her chest.