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“Let’s talk inside,” Toby said, slipping past Pauline into the room.She followed him in.“Toby Dristan, I’ll forgive you this once—last time. If there’s a next time, we’re done.” Pauline’s brows knit, her tone imperious. “And just so you know, the line of men chasing me could stretch from the village gate to Nova City.”“Pauline, listen to me.” Toby lowered his head slightly and set a steady hand on her shoulder, as if gathering resolve.“What are you doing?” A bad feeling prickled through her.“Pauline, I think we need to reevaluate our relationship,” he said at last, calm and decided.“Reevaluate? What’s that supposed to mean?” Her frown deepened.“Exactly what it sounds like. As for the particulars—take them as you will,” he said lightly, with a small nod.“You’re breaking up with me?” Pauline stared at him, incredulous. The man who had always deferred to her, never once threatening to end things—he dared say it now?“If that’s how you understand it, I won’t disagree,” Toby replie
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“They’ve gotten closer. The two of them are on the couch watching TV—Mason was feeding Joseph grapes,” Madeline said, pleased.“Looks like our strategy worked,” Stanley murmured after sneaking a glance outside. “They really did need a nudge from us.”“Right? I knew I wasn’t wrong,” Madeline said with a touch of pride.“If I hadn’t remembered the spare key, this might not have happened,” Stanley added.“That’s right. When husband and wife work in concert, there’s nothing we can’t do,” Madeline said with a giggle, and the two of them slapped palms, delighted with themselves.“Now no one can say our daughter can’t find a husband. Just look how outstanding our son-in-law is. Ugh, my ridiculous vanity,” Madeline sighed, smiling.“Exactly. Now when I play chess with the old fellows, I’ll have something to brag about,” Stanley said, happy enough that even washing dishes felt easier.“Mr. Wilson, I want grapes,” Mason said, parting her tempting lips.“Then eat them,” Joseph said, helpless.“Y
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Stanley Alvarez and Madeline Castillo greeted him so warmly that even Toby Dristan felt a little embarrassed.He couldn’t help envying Joseph. Not to mention that Mason Alvarez and Pauline Alvarez couldn’t be more different in how they think—just look at Stanley and Madeline themselves: people of sense and measure.No wonder this family raised children who know right from wrong.There was a reason for it.By contrast, Pauline Alvarez was cut from nearly the same cloth as Judith Robinson.Toby ate while thinking all this to himself.At the table, everyone ate and chatted, mostly about everyday life. With Joseph and Mason Alvarez, the talk leaned more toward work.“So, Toby, what are you planning to do?” Madeline asked from the couch after the meal.“I don’t know. This is my first time here, and I never thought it would turn out like this.”“If it doesn’t work out, I suppose I’ll just leave. As for what comes next… I’ll cross that bridge later.” Toby sighed helplessly.“Your relationshi
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Pauline Alvarez stood blocking the doorway. Outside, Toby Dristan, soaked to the bone and bedraggled, faced her."Pauline, you matter to me. But that was a human life—and your eldest uncle’s grandson at that.""In a moment like that, I couldn’t just stand by. My father raised me on justice, integrity, and compassion. Every teacher and mentor I’ve had taught me to save lives and help the wounded.""The way I was brought up doesn’t allow me to be cold-blooded.""When I chose to become a doctor, I stood under my seniors’ guidance and swore the Hippocratic Oath. Saving lives is a promise for life."Toby exhaled and spoke to Pauline with patient calm."Oh, so now you want to give me a lecture?""How many times have I told you? Home is not where you come to argue logic.""Idiot straight man. And you think you deserve a girlfriend?""Get lost. This is my house."She slammed the door, leaving Toby alone in the courtyard."What’s a straight man? If this is what it means, I guess I’ll be one fo
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When the ambulance pulled up, two doctors and several nurses hurried over.One doctor was a man around fifty; the other, a woman in her thirties.They went straight to work, examining the boy.By then, the little boy could already open his eyes, and they’d stopped rolling back."Dr. Cox, he’s no longer in immediate danger. The resuscitation was very successful and perfectly timed."After checking him, the female doctor spoke with certainty."Agreed—and thank goodness."The man called Dr. Cox brightened, relief flickering in his eyes."Young man, were you the one who performed the resuscitation?"Dr. Cox looked at Joseph."And this Mr. Dristan, and Dr. Chen—we stabilized his vitals together.""His condition is essentially stable now."Joseph glanced at Mason Alvarez and Toby Dristan as he spoke. Meanwhile, the nurses were already moving the child onto the stretcher."You’re all doctors?"Dr. Cox asked, visibly moved."My name is Joseph Wilson. I teach at Nova University. This is my gir
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"Toby Dristan, are you out of your mind? Did you not hear a word I said?"At that moment, Pauline Alvarez came charging up, fuming."A life’s at stake. I’m begging you."Toby was beside himself with urgency."Sob… it’s Auntie Mason Alvarez. I’ll go get Auntie Mason Alvarez!"The little girl ran from the crowd in tears, heading toward Mason Alvarez’s house.After two minutes of sprinting, she reached the door and pounded on it with all her might."Third Grandpa! Third Grandma! Waaaah!"Her small fists thudded against the wood. Moments later, the door swung open."Hannah, what’s wrong with you?"asked Madeline Castillo."Third Grandma, my brother fell in the water—he was just pulled out! They told me to get Auntie Mason Alvarez!""Hurry, please, hurry—my brother’s going to die!"The girl swiped at her tears as she spoke."Old man, call Mason! Now—quickly!"Madeline panicked, and Stanley Alvarez fumbled for his phone at once."Auntie, Uncle—what’s going on?"Another voice came from insid
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