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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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Though Stanley Alvarez tried to dodge, the feather duster still landed twice on his legs. The sting sobered him up a good deal."Auntie, Uncle just had a bit too much to drink."Joseph stepped in on Stanley’s behalf."Drunk or not, you can’t talk nonsense!"Madeline fumed."Serves you right."Mason shot her father a look."Hic!"Stanley let out a hearty burp."I think we’ve had enough. It’s getting late. Auntie, I’ll tidy up—then everyone can turn in."Joseph offered."No need. I’ll do it.""Take a breather and then go shower."Madeline waved him off at once."Let me. You’ve been busy all day."Joseph insisted."I haven’t—you have. It’s your first time here, how can we let you do everything?""Besides, we two old folks can still move. Housework isn’t for you youngsters.""Go on, go do you
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Joseph touched his cheek, then hastily pulled out his phone and checked the screen. A blazing red lip print was stamped on his face.At once, he remembered Mason Alvarez’s domineering little kiss a moment ago.He flushed. That Ms. Alvarez—completely out of her mind."Mason’s a kid who loves pranks. Don’t hold it against her."Madeline Castillo chuckled."It’s fine—at home it’s fine. You young people like to play around. We get it."Stanley Alvarez said with a grin."This Ms. Alvarez… really…""I’ll go take care of it."Joseph’s face grew even redder with embarrassment.With that, he headed out."Say what you will, but those two aren’t faking anything."Stanley said to Madeline."The relationship’s clearly good. We just need to give it a little push."Madeline said with a smile."Exactly, exactly."Stanley nodded quickly.Soon Joseph returned.After that, he took over the kitchen. Stanley and Madeline tried to help a few times, but Joseph insisted, and they let him have at it.To be ho
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