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Chapter 664
Though Madeline Castillo knew Joseph could hold his liquor, worry still pricked at her. What if something happened?“Auntie, no need. I’ve got him. I’m not drunk,” Joseph said, hoisting Stanley Alvarez onto his back and heading for the house.“You—!” Madeline hurried after him.“Mom, don’t stress. This man’s as strong as an ox, and his tolerance is unreal,” Mason said, unable to resist a jab. “He drank plenty just now—do you see even a hint of a wobble?”“You think everyone’s like Dad—weak on the field and strong at the bar?”“Hic… Did I… hear someone talking trash about me?” came Stanley’s bleary mumble from Joseph’s back. He burped, muttered, and seemed to pass out again.Mason blinked and clapped a hand over her mouth. Her father really was one of a kind—dead drunk, and still catching slander by radar.“Useless old goat,” Madeline grumbled. “Out cold and still babbling nonsense.”With Stanley slumped across his shoulders, Joseph kept a brisk pace.Madeline couldn’t help noticing—he
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“When did you get so polite?”Joseph shot Mason Alvarez a teasing side-eye.“In that case, I won’t be.”She leaned in and claimed his mouth with a fierce kiss.As she pressed close, her fragrance wrapped around him—something heady and feral beneath the sweetness. The brash woman before him suddenly felt wild, and that domineering wildness sparked a primal desire to conquer.He gave in and kissed her back, catching her soft lips with his, tasting the warm, slick sweetness that left him reluctant to come up for air.Sensing his response, Mason only grew bolder. She swung a leg over and settled astride him, greedily drawing heat from his body.“Ms. Alvarez, we’re in the open,” Joseph murmured, feeling her slip past reason.After these last two days together, he’d realized how perfectly matched they were in certain ways. A little affection between them and self-control evaporated—like lightning striking dry tinder.“So what if we are?”Her cheeks flushed as her gaze traced the sharp plane
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Even when Mason Alvarez pinched him hard in the waist, Joseph didn’t so much as flinch.He kept chatting with the old gentleman, trading jokes and toasting with him—cups raised, wine downed in one go.When they finished, he helped the old man back to his seat.From there the wine kept flowing, glasses clinking back and forth, the whole crowd in high spirits.They drank from afternoon into night. Around eight or nine, Joseph finally took his leave with Mason Alvarez.They didn’t head home. Instead, they wandered out toward the edge of the village to walk off their food and drink.The night was perfect; the moon was bright enough to light the country road without a lamp.They walked and walked until they found themselves on a slope beyond the village.After a while, Joseph simply sat down to rest.Mason Alvarez dropped beside him.“Mr. Wilson, you’re not drunk, are you?”Mason glanced at him, testing.“I don’t get drunk unless I want to. Have you ever seen me drunk?”“And I didn’t drink
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Watching Joseph walk off, Mason scampered after him toward where Stanley was seated.Meanwhile, Neil was busy carving and distributing the roast lamb. There were plenty of other dishes at the banquet, but the aroma of the lamb drew every eye and nose. He had the helpers portion the meat onto plates first, then passed them out one by one.Soon everyone had a share and began to taste.“Fragrant—so fragrant! Smells amazing, tastes even better!”“My goodness—my appetite’s been off these past few days, but one bite of this lamb and I’m ravenous.”“Heavens, what kind of divine roast is this? How can it be this good? Better than the city master’s roast lamb!”The first bites left people stunned, praise spilling over. The four whole lambs became the star of the feast in an instant.Joseph arrived at Stanley and Madeline’s table carrying a large lamb leg. Seated with them were Stanley’s drinking buddies, each with their own bottle, all of them steady drinkers by the look of it. Alongside them
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“That’s Uncle Stanley’s son-in-law at the grill himself—putting on a show for us.”“For real? The smell alone—he must be good. Uncle Stanley’s son-in-law is a man of many talents.”“No kidding. I’m green with envy. This Mr. Joseph isn’t just a miracle doctor—looks like he’s a kitchen wizard too. When will my daughter find someone half as good?”Envy rippled through the crowd.As the aroma thickened, more people drifted over. A sizable ring had formed around Joseph. Faced with the sight, smell, and sizzle of the lamb, mouths were quite literally watering.“Mr. Wilson, it smells amazing!” Mason stood at Joseph’s side, sincere with admiration. She hadn’t been hungry before, but now her stomach was grumbling.“Is it the lamb that smells good, or me?” Joseph teased in a low voice.“Both you and the lamb,” Mason murmured, cheeks flushing. This rascal—cracking jokes like that in public. Honestly.“Who smells better—me or the lamb?” Joseph pressed on, relentless.“You. You smell the best. Hap
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“Alright then—here’s the situation.”“I booked a top city chef for noon—he’s amazing at roast whole lamb.”“We had it all set, and at the last minute he said he couldn’t make it. I’d already paid the deposit.” Neil spread his hands helplessly. “To be fair, he refunded double, but still—I don’t even know what to say.”“Is roast whole lamb that hard to make?” Joseph asked.“It’s not hard to make—it’s hard to make well,” Neil said. “That chef is famous. I paid a premium so everyone could have a real treat.”“I prepared four whole lambs—slaughtered, marinated—everything ready. And then the chef didn’t show.” Neil looked exasperated.“Why don’t I give it a try?” Joseph hesitated, then offered.“Yes, yes—he’s got great skills,” Mason jumped in immediately.“That wouldn’t be right—you’re a guest. How could we have you do the cooking?” Neil said, embarrassed.“No need for formality. It’s my first time here—I want Uncle and Auntie, and Ms. Alvarez, to taste my cooking. Roast whole lamb is one
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