The Epic Blind Date with My Boss

Josie turned her face away, not responding immediately. However, the rise and fall of her chest had already betrayed her emotions. As it turns out, this has been the plan from the very beginning.

“As long as you stay, we will take care of all the treatment and care for Paul,” said Claudia. “Dexter has personally guaranteed. As long as you agree, there will be no issues on his end.”

After a long silence, Josie finally said, “I want to know something. If I hadn’t mentioned leaving today, would you still have said all this?”

Claudia paused, her mind turning over the information. “Indeed, I only found the medicine these past few days. I didn’t tell you earlier because I was afraid you’d be disappointed-“

Unexpectedly, Josie interrupted her by asking, “If you’re using these threats to make me stay, how could I dare to entrust him to you?”

“Leanne-“

“I must admit that your offer is quite tempting. It’s tempting enough that I lack the confidence to refuse. Dexter has always encouraged me to stay with the Olsen family. Perhaps he considered this as well. However, the reality of it all still leaves a bitter taste in my mouth.”

Those firm words, spoken with resounding clarity, pierced Claudia’s heart and made her lips quiver. She wanted to explain, yet she didn’t know how to.

After a moment, Claudia reached out, her fingers clutching the corner of Josie’s clothing. She gave it a gentle shake and said, “Leanne, I know you’re considerate toward the man who raised you for many years, but your biological father is here. Can you show him some understanding as well?”

actions. Perhaps it was her tone that was too soft, too pitiful. Unconsciously, her

in years, and his health has been progressively declining over these two years. Each day is precious. So, we thought it would be a good idea to have

was

her realizing it. Her gaze fell on the hand that

woman before

emotions, Josie returned to her seat. “Give me some time to

curved her lips into a smile.

that, the door to

if Paul could. Dexter might not have said it outright, but Josie understood that Paul’s

she still had to get through to

in mind, Josie made

the line picked up. The

held her patience for a moment before he couldn’t resist any longer. “Did

other end, followed by the sound of someone shifting. In a languid tone, the person said, “The last time