The Epic Blind Date with My Boss

The emotions in Heather’s eyes were incredibly complex. Her lips parted as though she wanted to say something. Yet, not a single word came out of her mouth.

As the early autumn wind blew in, both the women’s hair fluttered. They stood facing each other like two parasol trees.

Josie only halted for a moment before moving past her. When she walked by, Heather caught the scent of sandalwood on her.

She had also once smelled the same scent on Dexter.

“Why are you spacing out here, Leanne? Where’s Dex?” Claudia’s voice came from behind her, breaking the silence.

Mark and Claudia stood hand in hand at the end of the corridor, looking at her with great tenderness. Heather snapped back to reality and walked forward. “He’ll be here soon, I think.”

Meanwhile, Josie continued forging ahead without looking back.

Ultimately, that gentle call of “Leanne” was never meant for her.

When she returned to the main hall, the guests had gradually gathered in groups of two and three. Nonetheless, they were still exchanging pleasantries.

extricated himself from his conversation and walked over to Josie. “Where

“The restroom.”

bite mark left by Dexter, all the while

plan formed in her

it comes! It’s starting!” Suddenly, there

smile on his face. He spoke into the microphone, saying, “Thank you all for coming to support Liana today. As you all know, she’s the apple of my

and signified his respect for everyone present, evidence of his deep. affection for his daughter.

below the stage burst

feebly, her

Since she went missing, we hadn’t celebrated her birthday for many years. This year, we can finally fulfill our dream.” As Mark spoke, tears welled up in his eyes. “From now

stage, applause rang out once

“Well,

couldn’t describe her feelings then. There was only a sense of numbness within her. It was as though. there was a hole in her heart in

who had been waiting quietly at the side, had already eked out. a few tears. She ran up and threw herself into his arms. “Thank