Joseph couldn't help but grow curious about what “something really good” meant in Alice’s world.This girl… always being mysterious, he thought with a smirk."What’s the surprise? Can’t you give me a hint?"He texted her back."Nope! You have to come home and see for yourself. Hurry up—I’m waiting!"Alice replied almost instantly.Joseph stared at her message, lost in thought. After a moment, he started the engine and drove toward home.After Alice’s teasing message, Joseph couldn’t help but feel a bit flustered. Curiosity gnawed at him—what exactly was the “surprise” she mentioned?Fueled by a sense of anticipation, he found himself pressing harder on the gas. About half an hour later, he finally pulled up at the villa.Once parked, he headed straight for the door, key in hand, and let himself in."Joseph, you're back!"Alice was lounging on the sofa, wearing a pair of petite, loose-fitting shorts that revealed her long, alabaster legs—enough to make Joseph’s heart stir against his w

"I don’t know what the future holds. What makes this difficult isn’t the politics between the Cooper and Morgan families…""It’s the feelings I carry inside me.""I’ll face whatever comes next. I’ll accept the outcome of the game between your grandfather and Old Mr. Cooper. But I’ll also respect your feelings—and stay true to my own."Joseph exhaled slowly, burdened with the weight of decisions he never thought he’d have to make."Aiya, Joseph, stop looking so gloomy. No frowning allowed—smile for me!"Alice tilted her head up, her delicate hands reaching out to pinch Joseph’s cheeks into a forced grin."I didn’t scold you or blame you for anything, so why the long face?""But you have to promise me—no more catching feelings for random women out there.""I’m not the kind of woman who tolerates that nonsense."She pouted slightly, her tone half stern, half playful."Ahem… That won’t happen. Honestly, even just dealing with everything right now has already been overwhelming.""I’m someo

As soon as they entered the room, Mason Morgan tossed Molly onto the bed and shut the door behind him with a swift motion."Mason, no! Not like this!""Mason, could you at least slow down? I’m not ready yet!""Does something like this really need preparation? Darling, I feel like my body has undergone a transformation—like an old tree sprouting new buds!""Tonight, no matter what, I have to show you what I’m truly capable of. You've waited long enough."Their voices, hushed and urgent, drifted from within the bedroom.Then came a series of soft, rhythmic sounds, strange and intimate.Half an hour passed before the room finally fell silent.The lights flickered on.Mason lay half-reclined on the bed, while Molly nestled tightly against his chest. Her eyes shimmered with satisfaction, her cheeks still flushed with lingering passion, a light sheen of sweat glistening on her forehead.She traced lazy circles on Mason’s chest with her fingertip, a dreamy smile tugging at her lips. Her gaze

“Don’t celebrate too soon. Her condition is treatable, yes—but to fully recover, we’ll need some rare herbs and specialized tools.”Joseph shook his head, tempering the excitement with caution.“What kind of herbs and tools? Whatever they are, I’ll find a way to get them.”Brady said firmly, eyes burning with determination.“As for the herbs,” Joseph began, “they're not exactly rare—just rather expensive. I can’t give you a complete list until I’ve personally examined your wife, but I wanted to give you a heads-up so you can start preparing.”“Besides the herbs, we’ll also need a special set of silver needles. Ordinary ones won’t do. They have to be custom-made.”“In traditional Chinese medicine, we see your wife’s condition as a form of penetrating cold—where the chill has seeped into the bones and tissues, blocking the meridians and impeding the flow of qi and blood. That’s why the needles required are quite unique.”“I understand,” Brady Rogers replied, his tone anxious. “Could you

"You're overthinking it. She's not that kind of person. She's gentle, understanding, and obedient," Joseph replied, defending her."Really?" Heidi raised a brow. "Then what about me, Mr. Wilson? Am I not gentle, not understanding, not obedient?""You are gentle, understanding, and obedient too, alright?" Joseph said with a sigh."That's more like it." Heidi finally smiled, clearly pleased."My sister’s here today too. She didn’t go to work. She should be in Grandpa’s room right now," Heidi informed him."That’s fine. It doesn’t bother me," Joseph said with a relaxed smile."Doesn’t it feel awkward for you two?" she asked curiously."Why would it? If your heart is clear, there’s nothing to feel awkward about."As they spoke, they arrived outside the room. Before entering, Heidi let go of Joseph’s arm.After all, it wouldn’t be appropriate for Fiona to see them like that. Given her and Joseph’s past, she knew very well that their relationship couldn't be flaunted.Still, even if their l