2025-01-04 21:02:29"Come on, Charles Martin. Even if you’ve only learned a little, it shouldn’t be this bad," Fiona said coldly, her words cutting through him without mercy. "An entire table of dishes, all burnt black? I’m genuinely curious how you even managed to achieve that."
"I used to think Joseph’s cooking wasn’t anything special," she continued, "but now I realize how much skill it truly takes to make a proper meal. It’s not something just anyone can do."
Hearing Joseph’s name, Charles’s heart clenched, though he kept his expression neutral. Inside, however, his anger was boiling.
"Hahaha! I can’t—this is too funny. I have to take some more pictures of this masterpiece and send them to my brother-in-law. Some people will never get to witness something this extraordinary in their entire lives," Heidi said, laughing uncontrollably.
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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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"Because your little sweetheart said you were amazing too, hehe!"Mason Alvarez let out a mischievous giggle.Joseph could only stare, exasperation washing over him."You two actually trade notes on that kind of thing?"He sounded speechless."How else would we be besties with no secrets?"Mason Alvarez’s smile was pure tease."All right, so that’s a thing now."Joseph could only concede with a helpless sigh."Mr. Wilson, I want to go down to the vegetable fields. Could you take some photos for me?"Something struck Mason Alvarez, and she spoke up."I guess I can?"Joseph replied."'I guess'? Is that a yes or a no? Don’t tell me you’re terrible at taking pictures."She gave him a side-eye, faintly disdainful."I don’t think I am."Joseph said again."Then let’s take one together. Prove your skills."Mason Alvarez handed him her phone, then leaned in beside him, making a kissing gesture toward his cheek.Joseph lifted the phone, adjusted the lens and settings, and started shooting.In
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“Because she slept well last night. That’s why she looks so fresh.”Joseph answered.“How do you know she slept well, son-in-law?”Stanley looked over at him.“Were you watching her sleep?”Madeline turned to Joseph too.“No—we slept together. She told me this morning she slept well.”Joseph hurried to explain.“I see.”Stanley and Madeline exchanged a meaningful glance.“Dad, Mom, why are you two so nosy?”Mason rolled her eyes.“Nosy? We’re just curious.”Madeline protested.“Eat your breakfast.”“Dad, when you’re done, go to Uncle Castillo’s and bring the keys back.”Mason looked at Stanley.“Oh, right, sure. No rush.”Stanley agreed readily.“What do you mean, no rush? Where’s he going to sleep tonight?”Mason snapped, glancing from her father to Joseph.Joseph, for his part, was focused on his food. Mason suspected he’d burned through a lot of energy last night. Then again, it made sense—he’d started all polite and restrained, but later he’d drawn the bow and let it fly, working
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“It’s early morning—what else would I be doing?”“You’re my man now. Can’t I cuddle you?”Mason pouted and shot Joseph a wounded look.“By the way, did Nini really tell you that… you know…”Joseph seemed to remember something.“Of course she did. If I’m lying, I’m a dog. I, Mason Alvarez, play fair. I don’t sneak around.”She said it with perfect righteousness.“Even so, I still need to talk to her.”Guilt pricked at Joseph. The world was full of temptations; he was only human.“About what? I already told her—told her in advance, actually.”Mason said it straight out.“Wait—you can clear that kind of thing in advance?”Joseph stared, dumbfounded.“Why not? It’s not like she doesn’t know I like you. If she let you come home with me, it’s because she knew you wouldn’t slip out of my grasp.”“We’re close as sisters. I treat her well, she treats me well, and together, we’ll treat you well.”“Isn’t that what you want?”She smiled, eyes dancing.“Why do I feel like I’ve been played?”Joseph
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But the moment his eyes opened, Joseph squeezed them shut again. He shifted lazily, turned onto his side with his back to Mason Alvarez, and feigned sleep.“Still pretending?”Sensing his movement, Mason didn’t let up. She pressed herself against him, slipping an arm around him from behind.The warm, silken softness against his back, mingled with Mason’s intoxicating scent, sent Joseph’s blood racing in an instant. He let out a quiet breath, then turned to face her.“Ms. Alvarez…”By the thin spill of moonlight sneaking through the curtain, he could just make out the exquisite lines of her face. A delicate blush colored her cheeks, and the sight stole his breath.Heat crept up Joseph’s own face. He was barely keeping himself in check—like a levee straining under a flood, weakening as the waters rose, threatening to break at any moment.“I knew you weren’t asleep.”Mason’s gaze softened as it met his, then she tucked her head a little deeper under the quilt, shy yet expectant.“Ms. Alv
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“What keys? The other rooms in the house—hurry up and get them!”Madeline Castillo said it with a show of impatience.“Don’t forget what I told you. If you do, you’re finished.”Then she bent down and whispered a reminder.“I know. And you’re not even drunk.”“But my son-in-law really can hold his liquor. He drank that much and still looks perfectly fine.”Stanley Alvarez opened his eyes and murmured.“Alright, I’ll go up first.”Madeline said, then headed upstairs.Stanley staggered into his own room, and soon reemerged—without any keys in hand. He wobbled, dazed, and made his way upstairs.“Mom, where’s Dad? And the keys?”Seeing Madeline come up, Mason asked.“Your dad’s gone to get them.”Madeline beamed.“You’re so weird. Why do you keep th
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