The Epic Blind Date with My Boss

After everyone had left, Josie was somewhat Iritated. “You’re going to spoil her with your behavior. Nice drawing? Grape merely doodled. How could they possibly take them away for collection? It’s too absurd.

Dexter was still admiring the painting. “It’s indeed well-drawn, truly a display of talent.”

“Dexter!”

Only then did Dexter raise his head. “Do you think I was indulging Grape? In fact, she was the one who came to our rescue.”

His tone was laden with profound implications, which took Josie by surprise. “If they want me to leave, I can leave. There’s no need for us to live together.”

She spoke lightly, yet the chill in Dexter’s heart intensified. “I told you. You must stay with me for at least these hundred days.”

Josie didn’t respond.

She couldn’t be bothered to argue with him. He sat in the doctor’s seat from earlier and seriously asked again, “I remember before I left, your health was perfectly fine. Why has it become like this now? That doctor said-”

She had a serious look on her face, which left Dexter utterly captivated. He chuckled and asked, “Do you believe that longing can make one sick?”

Josie could bear no more. She reached out his hand. “Dexter!”

for designing should not be

said so, he didn’t let go and continued to

the doctor still remained on the table. Josie felt an unexpected pang of sympathy. For a moment,

unusually,

thought. In the next moment, he swiftly grasped Josie’s wrist, leading

away by

Josie

in deep thought. Suddenly, he reached out, pulling her into his embrace. His head rested against her neck as he softly said, “There are too many people outside. Let me hold

Josie’s body completely stiffened.

always doing as he pleased.

decision seemed to be mixed with

long time before she finally raised her hand and gently patted his

he wanted to meld her into his very bones and blood. “Jo, I’ve

her head back to

arms empty. Subconsciously, he reached out, holding her back in place. His eyes