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“Free? Of course. We’re on break, so I’m basically at home looking after the kids and Kelly. My mom’s here too,” Brady Rogers replied at once.“I’ll come by tomorrow—around two in the afternoon,” Joseph said.They spoke a while longer about Kelly’s condition. From Brady’s detailed account, Joseph judged that her recovery was going very well. Brady was a physician himself, and a medical educator at that; his clinical descriptions were bound to be precise.After nearly ten minutes, they hung up.Joseph then called Lindsay Anderson. The line connected quickly.“Hello? Mr. Wilson? Do we have a time?” Lindsay asked.“Yes. I’m calling to confirm—tomorrow at two, at Professor Rogers’s place,” Joseph said.“No problem on my end, Mr. Wilson,” she replied. “Oh, and would you come to my place for lunch first? My mom’s making something special.”“Grandpa Tristan Flores will be there too. My dad and grandpa want to come with us afterward—they said they’d like to witness a medical miracle.”“In tha
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“What else would I be doing? Obviously, tormenting you,” Alice teased, eyes dancing. “What—don’t you like it when I tease you?”“Who likes being bullied?” Joseph chuckled helplessly.“If you don’t, then I simply must,” Alice declared, and leaned in for another kiss.After a bout of her playful antics, Joseph finally got the upper hand. In his arms, Alice had no tricks left and had to surrender—off she went to wash up and get ready for breakfast.By the time Joseph came out of the kitchen, Alice was already seated at the dining table, waiting.“Joseph, did you make extra? I bet that old woman is on her way,” Alice said between bites.“When have I not cooked enough? Don’t worry—there’s more than you two can finish,” Joseph replied with a smile.“Heh, perfect,” Alice grinned.Right then, a knock sounded at the door.“Right on cue. That must be her,” Alice said around a mouthful of bun.“I’ll get it,” Joseph said, rising and heading for the door.The moment he opened it, a warm cloud of p
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Urged on by Alice, Joseph had no choice but to head into the bathroom.Before long, Alice brought in his clean clothes and set them on the shelf by the door.They had long since crossed their final boundary, but there were still moments that made them shy—like this one. They had never been quite so unabashed anywhere outside the bed.That brief, bashful interlude ended when Alice slipped out of the bathroom.About twenty minutes later, Joseph emerged.Alice was no longer in the living room.Seeing this, Joseph flicked off the light and walked back to his room.As expected, he found Alice sitting on his bed, her legs tucked beneath the blanket, wearing only a scanty camisole on top.The thin fabric traced every perfect line of her figure. At a glance, Joseph felt a tremor ripple through him.“Joseph, you’re done?” Alice asked, closing the book in her hands as he came in.“Done,” he said. “What are you reading?”“I grabbed something off your shelf—your favorite, The Spring and Autumn An
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“I’m an old man now. And as an old man, the most important thing is to know your place—otherwise your children and grandchildren will grow to resent you.”“I refuse to become the kind of old man people can’t stand,” Blake Morgan said with a cheerful smile.“In my heart, sir, you truly are a wise elder,” Joseph praised.“It isn’t exactly wisdom,” Blake replied. “It’s just this—try to think from the perspective of the young. That’s all.”“Not to boast, but in my family, we’ve never even had a real shouting match.”“The secret to running a household is balance and diplomacy. Step in where it’s needed, step back where it isn’t, and never insist that everyone do things your way.”“It’s the same with running a company. One person’s talent and judgment are finite. You have to gather the strengths of many if you want long-lasting stability.”The more Blake spoke, the more reflective he became. These were the lessons of decades of living.“You’re right, sir. That’s exactly how it is,” Joseph n
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Seeing Leah like this, Mason Morgan and Molly could only stare, helpless.“I’ve heard quite a bit about Joseph from Geoffrey Harris,” Blake Morgan said, picking up the thread. “He sang your praises without stopping—said you were remarkable, a man of real talent.”“My future son-in-law truly is gifted. The capable never stay buried,” Mason chimed in.“You didn’t used to say that,” Blake shot him a look.“I didn’t know him then, did I?” Mason sniffed. “I have high standards—most people don’t impress me. If this kid does, it means he’s got something.”“Dad, Mason, Joseph, Alice—the food’s nearly ready. Why don’t we eat and talk?” Molly suggested.“Eat and talk?” Blake turned to Joseph with a smile.“Fine by me,” Joseph replied.A short while later, the family settled around the table.“Since your grandmother and Alice’s mother passed, this is the first time the house has felt like this—everyone together for a simple, homey meal,” Blake said softly once he sat. “The staff can cook, sure—b
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“Because she’s right. When Uncle Robinson and Uncle Zhang are together, it’s either fishing or cards.”Leah spoke with solemn conviction.“Fine.”“But Dad probably just wants Joseph to look him over.”Alice ventured a guess.“Didn’t I tell you? The medicine my brother-in-law prescribed is delicious. He gave it to Dad. Smelled amazing—tasted even better.”Leah nodded earnestly.“You didn’t sneak any, did you?”Alice eyed her, suspicious.“Of course not. I like good food, but I’m not reckless enough to eat random medicine.”Leah’s tone was all reason.“Really? That’s not what Mom told me.”Alice gave her a pointed look.“She’s lying. She’s always picking on me. Sometimes I wonder if she’s even my real mom.”Leah declared, dead serious.“Ahem!”Alice nearly choked. “If she’s not your real mom, who is?”Leah’s face split into a grin. “Kidding! Don’t be so serious, sis.”She immediately switched to flattery mode.“Say that to her face and see what happens,” Alice said, amused.“I’m not stu
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