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Chapter 649
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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"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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