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The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 103: Leaving Was the Right Choice
“I suddenly think him leaving was the best decision he ever made. If I were him, I wouldn’t have stayed another moment in this house,” Heidi added, her emotions surging as memories of Joseph’s years in their family flashed through her mind. It was hard to imagine how he had endured all those years in a house devoid of warmth. The only person who had ever spoken to him kindly was herself. “I was just discussing it with you. Did you really have to say all that to your mother?” Maria Long muttered, her expression awkward as she rubbed her hands together. “I don’t want to discuss anything with you. He’s never coming back here. Even if he wanted to, I wouldn’t let him,” Heidi said firmly, her tone brooking no argument. “Alright, fine. How about we raise the salary to $3,500? Three thousand five hundred dollars a month. You’re close to him—why don’t you talk to him for me?” Maria Long pleaded, still unwilling to give up. “I don’t want to hear it. Please, don’t talk to me about this. Ju
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 104: I Can Take on Twenty
"That’s great. Can you take a photo of it and send it to me now? Or, if you’re not in a rush, just bring it to me tomorrow." Joseph smiled faintly, relieved by the unexpected turn of events."If you’re not in a hurry, I’ll bring it to you tomorrow," Heidi replied, her tone suddenly mischievous. "But…I have a condition.""A condition?" Joseph raised an eyebrow, his curiosity piqued."I want you to make me breakfast tomorrow morning. I’ve got an early class, and if I don’t get a proper breakfast from you, forget about getting that divorce certificate from me," Heidi teased, her eyes sparkling with mischief.Joseph sighed, visibly exasperated. "Fine, I’ll make you breakfast. I’ll come over early tomorrow. Just wait for my call.""Hehe, deal!" Heidi grinned triumphantly, clearly pleased with herself."By the way, Brother-in-law, Mom really drove me up the wall earlier." Her tone shifted abruptly, a trace of grievance creeping into her voice. It was almost as if she were on the verge of te
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 105: I Like You Too
"Alright, we’ll see how it goes," Joseph relented with a wry smile."Oh, oh! Brother-in-law, there’s something I’ve been meaning to ask you for ages, but I keep forgetting." Heidi’s voice suddenly turned eager, as if she’d just remembered something important."What is it? Go ahead and ask," Joseph replied casually."By the way, Brother-in-law, where are you living now? Ever since you left, I haven’t even had your address.""If something happens to you, I wouldn’t be able to help you in time. You don’t have any family here in Nova City, after all." Heidi’s tone was laced with genuine concern."I’m staying in a neighborhood called Emerald Estates, I think. I live in Villa No. 1, a standalone duplex," Joseph replied after a moment of thought."What? Say that again. Which villa district?" Heidi’s voice shot up, her disbelief evident."Whispering Pines Villas. What’s wrong?" Joseph frowned slightly, startled by her reaction."Whispering Pines Villas? Brother-in-law, did you strike gold or
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 106: She Probably Doesn’t Want Her Thesis to Fail, Right?
"I’m not a fan of her personality either," Joseph admitted as he sank onto the sofa, a faint trace of bitterness in his voice. "Even being around her felt suffocating. But some things aren’t up to me."He reached for a document on the table and slid it toward Alice. "Here, take a look at this.""What’s this?" Alice asked, leaning closer in curiosity."A file Leonard Sanchez gave me today. He wants me to take on a graduate student," Joseph explained, pouring a glass of water for both of them.As Alice opened the file and caught sight of the accompanying photo, her eyes widened in shock. "Wait… is this…?""I know," Joseph said with a bitter smile. "I was just as surprised when I first saw it.""Joseph, if you don’t want to work with her, you should talk to Professor Sanchez or Mr. Harris about it. If you’re too polite to bring it up, I can ask Grandpa to step in. They’d definitely listen to him," Alice suggested, her brows furrowed in concern."It’s fine," Joseph replied with a shake of
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 107: Fiona's Shocking Discovery
"This recipe came from Joseph. Are you sure you want to take medicine from someone you’ve treated so kindly all these years? Aren’t you afraid he might poison you?" Heidi said, her tone dripping with sarcasm as she stood up."What? Joseph? He’s not even a doctor! How could you trust him enough to drink his medicine? Are you out of your mind? Spit it out! Spit it out right now!" Maria panicked, rushing toward Heidi."Calm down, Mom. He might harm you, but he’d never harm me. Besides, he’s now a professor in the medical department at Nova University. Wouldn’t you say that makes him a doctor?" Heidi said nonchalantly."That’s impossible! That loser? There’s no way he could have that kind of ability," Maria said, clearly in disbelief. She turned to Fiona, who hadn’t looked up from her book. "Fiona, is that true?""It’s true," Fiona replied without so much as glancing up."But how? He must’ve used some underhanded means to get in. He’s nothing compared to Charles Martin, not even close!" M
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 108: A Half-Percent Chance
Time slipped by, and soon it was 10 PM.At Nova General Hospital, in the radiology department, Charles Martin paced anxiously, holding his swollen right hand."Are Charles Martin’s test results ready yet? It’s been over two hours!" Charles snapped impatiently at the nurse behind the counter."The results will be announced over the intercom once they’re ready. What’s the rush?" The nurse shot him an irritated look. Frustrated but left with no choice, Charles resumed pacing the waiting area, his agitation growing by the minute.Finally, after another ten minutes or so, the intercom crackled to life: "Patient Charles Martin, please proceed to Orthopedics Room 2 on the third floor to consult and collect your test results."Hearing his name, Charles hurriedly made his way upstairs.Inside Room 2, a middle-aged doctor in his thirties glanced up as Charles walked in."You’re Charles Martin?" the doctor asked, confirming his identity."Yes, that’s me," Charles replied quickly."Your situation
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 109: Can I Touch Your Abs?
“What’s with locking the door and dimming the lights? Are you setting a mood or something?” Joseph coughed awkwardly, his tone carrying a hint of teasing.“Of course not! I always lock the door when I enter a room—it’s just a habit. And I dimmed the lights because I think softer lighting creates a better atmosphere for… well, for doing anything,” Alice explained matter-of-factly, as though her reasoning was the most natural thing in the world.Joseph could only manage a strained smile. This girl sure had her quirks."Alright, Joseph, take it off," Alice said, standing in front of him with a completely serious expression.“Take what off?” Joseph froze, momentarily confused.“Your shirt, of course! How else am I supposed to check your body? Don’t be shy—I’m not some bad woman who’s going to take advantage of you,” Alice said earnestly, her gaze unwavering.Under her intense, innocent stare, Joseph found himself at a loss. Somehow, her sincerity made him feel even more awkward.“Are you
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 110: Your Little Lover, Joseph
Suddenly, her phone buzzed with a series of notifications. The sound of her group chat exploding with activity jolted her out of her thoughts."Alice, get out here! @Alice""You sneaky little minx, what else are you hiding from us? @Alice""Your lover’s in big trouble! @Alice"Her roommates had flooded the group chat with dozens of messages, all of them tagging her.“What are you guys talking about? Why are you all tagging me? What’s this about my ‘lover’ being in trouble? What happened?” Alice typed back, utterly confused as she scrolled through the avalanche of messages.“Just to confirm, Alice, is the Joseph Wilson who started at the medical school today *your* little lover, Joseph?” Rebecca, one of Alice’s roommates, was the first to speak.“Huh? Yeah, it’s the same person. Why?” Alice replied, a little puzzled.“Wow, girl, you’re something else. Managed to bag a professor? You’ve been hiding your talents well,” Faith teased with a tone of admiration.“They’ve known each other for
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Chapter 258
"Uh… Mother!"Hugh Cooper called out just as the old lady turned to leave."Don’t waste your breath on me. Once your father has recovered, if you have any requests, take them up with him.""Now that he’s awake, I no longer concern myself with family affairs. I was never more than the one who cooked his meals, brewed his tea, tended to the garden, and trimmed the hedges. That was my role before, and it will remain my role in the future."The old lady’s refusal was absolute."Mother, wait! I have something to say."Bernard quickly called after her. Upon hearing his voice, the old lady’s expression grew even more displeased."If this is about control over the family assets, then save your breath. I’ve already said—I no longer involve myself in such matters."She reiterated firmly."No, Mother, it’s something else."Bernard forced a smile, trying to appear earnest."Then speak quickly. I don’t have time to waste on your scheming."The old lady’s tone was cold and impatient."Mother, it's
Chapter 257
"Brother-in-law, what’s up? Why all the secrecy?"Heidi asked in a hushed voice.Joseph didn’t answer immediately. Instead, he leaned in and whispered something into her ear. Heidi nodded repeatedly in response.As they spoke, Fiona entered the room.The moment she stepped in, her eyes landed on Joseph and Heidi, who were speaking in hushed tones.She glanced at them briefly before quickly averting her gaze and walking over to old Mr. Cooper.Moments later, Joseph and Heidi finished their conversation, and Joseph walked back."Old Mr. Cooper, Mr. Morgan and I will take our leave now. Please rest well. If anything happens, have Heidi call me."Joseph gave a final word of caution, then exchanged a few words with the elderly lady before making his way out with Blake Morgan.The old lady watched Joseph’s departing figure, her eyes filled with regret and deep emotion."Fiona, my dear granddaughter, tell me—what was so wrong with him?""When it mattered most, he stepped up. Your grandfather
Chapter 256
"Money? Do you think I lack money right now?""I work at Nova University, earning at least six figures a month, with the highest level of salary and benefits.""Even if my salary weren’t enough, my various research paper royalties bring in a substantial amount every month.""And if, one day, I decided I didn’t want to work anymore, the Morgan family would still shower me with wealth. And you think you can talk to me about money?""I have only one answer to your request—no amount of money can buy my willingness."Joseph cast a cold glance at Fiona. Was this woman out of her mind? At a time like this, she actually thought she could buy him off with money?Did she really believe that just because she had some wealth, she could do whatever she pleased?Fiona lowered her head at his words, remaining silent, utterly subdued.If this were the past, she would never have imagined that Joseph would dare to speak to her like this."I'm sorry. But... if anything does happen, please... save Grandp
Chapter 255
Blake Morgan had likely been grinning ear to ear the moment he learned of Joseph’s expulsion from the Cooper family. He had probably even laughed in his sleep.Ungrateful descendants. Short-sighted fools. Arrogant and blind.Inwardly, old Mr. Cooper cursed Stephen Cooper and Maria Long a thousand times over.If those two were standing before him now, he wouldn’t hesitate to slap each of them across the face.Especially Maria Long—she was the one who held sway over the household. The divorce between Joseph and Fiona? There was no doubt in his mind—she had orchestrated the entire thing."Hahaha… Old Mr. Cooper, you must be joking. Your family may have cast Joseph aside, but we in the Morgan family certainly won’t! In our home, Joseph is treated with the highest regard.""A place to stay? That’s nothing. I could gift him several villas if he wanted. Money is trivial—but he refuses to accept my generosity.""In my household, nothing is off-limits to Joseph—not even my granddaughter. Of co
Chapter 254
Seeing that Bruce Cooper’s condition had stabilized, Joseph carefully removed the remaining silver needles from his body. Bruce Cooper could already feel the improvement. Just moments ago, he had felt suffocated, as if something was blocking his airways. Had he not been able to release that tension, he feared he would not have survived the ordeal. But thanks to Joseph’s intervention, the breath he had been struggling to catch finally eased. There was no denying it—Joseph, like his master before him, was a physician of the highest caliber, a man of extraordinary skill. It was a pity that such a man, such a brilliant healer, would no longer have anything to do with the Cooper family. "You have my deepest gratitude, Joseph." Old Mr. Cooper expressed his appreciation once more. "You’re too kind, sir. This is simply my duty." "Heidi, fetch some paper, ink, and a brush. I’ll write a prescription for your grandfather." Now that his work was nearly done, Joseph turned to Heidi. "Go
Chapter 253
"Years ago, he confided in me—he knew the Cooper family’s direct and collateral branches fought fiercely among themselves. But I never imagined you’d be so mad that you’d turn on your own kin. The old man had barely drawn his first breath after waking up, and you immediately hit him with the news that everything he built has been reduced to ruins." "If I were in his shoes, I wouldn’t just cough up blood. I’d be dead on the spot." Blake Morgan sneered, his words cutting through the air like a blade. "I…" Fiona opened her mouth to explain, but Blake Morgan cut her off before she could utter another word. "Enough. I’m not here to agitate him. I came for an important discussion with old Mr. Cooper and Joseph." Without sparing Fiona another glance, Blake Morgan bypassed her entirely, leading his entourage straight into the house. The servants hesitated, but without Fiona’s explicit orders—and given the intimidating presence of the bodyguards—they dared not intervene. Inside the gra
Chapter 252
"Dr. Martin, you may leave now. Or are you waiting for the old man to break your legs?" The matriarch’s voice was cold as she glanced at Charles Martin, who stood frozen in place. "Uh… oh! Yes, of course! I’ll leave now!" Charles Martin stammered, snapping back to reality. He hurriedly prepared to leave. "Wait a moment, Dr. Martin." Richard Anderson suddenly called out. Charles Martin hesitated, turning back in confusion. He didn’t recall having any conflict with Richard Anderson. "Dr. Martin, I’m Mr. Anderson from Nova City’s Health Bureau. Based on your actions today, I have serious doubts about your medical ethics and professional integrity. We will launch an investigation and consider revoking your medical license." Richard Anderson’s voice was stern. "I—" Charles Martin opened his mouth but couldn’t find the words to defend himself. "You may leave now. If you have anything to say, take it up with the Health Bureau." Richard Anderson dismissed him coldly. Charles Mart
Chapter 251
"Stop crying. Crying won’t solve anything. I need silence." Joseph’s voice was sharp, his patience worn thin by the sobbing. He cast a cold glance at Fiona, his tone carrying unmistakable authority. Fiona flinched at his words, quickly wiping her tears away. She dared not make another sound, merely standing aside, watching in silence. "Brother-in-law, if there’s anything you need me to do, just say the word." Heidi’s face was tense, but she remained composed compared to Fiona. Although old Mr. Cooper had coughed up a significant amount of blood, Heidi firmly believed that Joseph would have a way to handle it. "Find a fan—one that can be used manually. The old man needs air." Joseph issued his instructions with precision. "Got it." Without hesitation, Heidi hurried off to complete the task. "Dr. Wilson, old Mr. Cooper’s condition seems to be caused by an acute surge of blood pressure due to emotional distress. Is there anything we can do to assist?" Philip Anderson stepped f
Chapter 250
But she quickly pushed aside her thoughts, shifting her full attention back to her grandfather.Under Joseph's careful guidance, the old man obediently swished the water in his mouth and spat it out. He repeated this process over a dozen times until all traces of the dark blood had been cleansed from his lips."Heidi, give him some water to drink," Joseph instructed.Seeing the old man’s condition gradually improving, Heidi carefully followed Joseph's directions, helping him sip the warm water.The old man drank slowly at first, his movements deliberate. But eventually, he finished the entire bowl.A subtle change took place.His once-dull eyes grew clearer, sharper—even tinged with something akin to authority."Cough… cough… Life is but a fleeting moment, like a white horse passing through a gap. Three years… It feels like I’ve just awoken from a long dream."His voice, though weak, carried a profound depth. He turned his gaze to Joseph, his expression warm with gratitude."My grands
