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Once inside the elevator, Alice finally let out a quiet breath of relief. She was, by nature, somewhat reserved, and being the focus of so many watchful eyes had left her faintly embarrassed.The reason she had refused to release Joseph’s hand was simple: she wanted everyone to understand the nature of their relationship—to make a silent declaration that he was hers.After all, every woman harbors, in some corner of her heart, a measure of possessiveness.The elevator soon came to a stop, and the two stepped out together.“Come on, Joseph,” Alice said softly. “Grandfather’s office is this way.”“I know. I’ve been here more times than I can count,” Joseph replied with a faint smile.Outside the office, Alice knocked on the door.Moments later, it opened.Standing there was none other than old Mr. Morgan.“Alice, Joseph, you’re here.”“Mason is already inside.”“Grandfather. Uncle Mason.”“Grandpa. Dad!”Joseph and Alice entered, greeting them in turn.“So, everyone’s here,” Mason Morga
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“No.”Joseph shook his head.“Then why did you come back?”Mason asked, puzzled.“Professor Alvarez, while I’m away, it’s best that you don’t leave this place. Even if the risk is one in ten thousand, I don’t want you taking it. Do you understand?”Joseph took her delicate hand, his expression earnest.“You came back just to tell me that?”Mason blinked, looking up at him.“More or less.”“Truthfully, this is my fault. Had I known things would escalate like this, I should have asked you to return to your own place.”“At least that way, you wouldn’t risk being dragged into it.”There was a trace of guilt in his voice.“I don’t want that. I’m staying with you.”“If you’re in trouble and I run away, what kind of person would that make me? I’ll stand with you and face it together.”“If something were to happen to you… how could I go on? Without my closest friend, without the man I love, I would never be happy again.”Mason shook her head firmly.“You’re foolish.”Joseph sighed with a help
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“I know. I’m not an idiot.”Mason shot Joseph a look.“This medicinal solution needs to be applied hot. It’s ready to pour.”Joseph said to the two of them.“There was only one set of herbs, so I boiled the whole batch. Is one application really enough?”Mason asked curiously.“What else would it be? One is sufficient.”Joseph replied with a faint smile.“Are you certain it can fully restore you within a day or two?”She still sounded skeptical.“You’ll see.”His tone was calm.“Alright then. Go wait outside. I’ll be right there.”Mason ushered Joseph out of the kitchen.Before long, she and Alice brought the prepared medicine out.Carefully, Mason began unwrapping the bandage on Joseph’s hand.“Even without special treatment, it would have healed completely in three to five days.”“But since you have something important to handle, we might as well try this.”She muttered as she worked.“Joseph, isn’t it too hot? Shouldn’t we let it cool a little?”“Can you even bear it if it’s this h
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“Who’s afraid? Why would I be afraid of you? You’re not some bloodthirsty monster.”Mason rolled her eyes and protested.“There was a time when I was exactly that—a bringer of death. My master sealed my memories precisely to keep me from becoming such a monster.”Joseph gave an awkward smile.“But you’re not that person now.”Mason countered softly.“If I ever fail to protect you… I will become that monster again. And next time, there will be no turning back.”His gaze was resolute.At those words, both Alice and Mason were moved. They stepped closer and gently embraced him.“Professor Wilson, don’t say things like that. Everything will be fine.”Mason exhaled quietly.“Joseph, I’ll ask Grandpa to send more men. You still have so much to accomplish—you cannot afford the slightest misstep.”Alice added, her voice firm.“Nothing will happen to me. They are my opponents—and nothing more than stepping stones on my way back to the peak.”“They come for money. Then they must accept the poss
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When her son was still very young, she had always hoped he would inherit the profession she and her husband had devoted their lives to.Yet the boy had shown little interest in becoming a doctor—if anything, he had resisted the idea.To her surprise, after watching Professor Wilson’s videos of treating patients, his attitude had transformed completely. Not only had his resistance vanished, he had developed a genuine passion for medicine.It was as though a long-standing wish shared by her and her husband had finally been fulfilled. As she went about her work now, an unbidden smile lingered on her face.After leaving the pharmacy, Joseph drove straight home.By the time he arrived, it was already past ten, nearing eleven.The lights in the living room were still on. Then again, it was summer break; it was hardly unusual for Alice and Mason Alvarez to stay up late.After parking the car, Joseph stepped into the villa.“Joseph, you’re finally back.”Alice’s eyes lit up the moment she saw
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“I need a few traditional medicinal herbs. I’m not sure whether you carry them here.”Joseph spoke without preamble.“What herbs do you require, sir?” the pharmacist asked.“Do you have paper and a pen? I’ll write them down.”“Of course. Just a moment.”The pharmacist moved with brisk efficiency.Before long, she returned with paper and pen. Joseph began to write, and it was three to five minutes before he finally set the pen down.As the pharmacist glanced at the list of herbs on the page, her brows knit slightly.“Take a look.”Joseph handed her the prescription.She studied the sheet, then looked up at him.“Well? Do you have these in stock?” Joseph asked.“We do.”“But sir, what are you intending to use them for?”“They’re for preparing a medicinal solution to treat traumatic injuries,” Joseph replied candidly.“A solution for treating wounds?”“Sir, we can’t dispense herbs casually unless you have a prescription issued by a licensed physician.”“The risks associated with a formul
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