2024-09-15 17:21:24"Hello? Brother-in-law? Is that you, brother-in-law?" Upon discovering that the call had connected, Heidi's anxious voice came from the other end.
"Um... Heidi, it's me, Joseph," Joseph calmly replied.
"Brother-in-law, what are you doing? Such a grown man, not answering calls, not replying to messages, disappearing for an entire day. Do you know how worried I was about you?"
"I called many neighbors and relatives, and they all said they hadn't seen you. I was so anxious that I was about to call the police."
"Do you have any idea how concerned I was that you might have jumped into the river in despair?"
"..."
Without letting Joseph say much, Heidi started scolding him.
Hearing all this, Joseph could only smile helplessly.
After thoroughly reprimanding Joseph, Heidi finally stopped, feeling much more at ease.
"Are you done?" Joseph asked with a smile.
"I'm done. Don't do this again next time. And I'm serious, don't think of doing anything rash," Heidi continued.
"I just didn't have my phone with me temporarily, so I couldn't answer the calls. I've been cooking this whole time," Joseph felt it necessary to explain.
"Whew... Speaking of eating, I haven't eaten yet. I'm starving to death," upon mentioning this, Heidi sounded so aggrieved that she was about to cry. When Joseph was around, he never let her go hungry. Today, with Joseph gone for just one day, she was already starving.
"What's going on? It's already almost 9 o'clock. Hasn't dinner been prepared at home?" Joseph asked casually.
"Brother-in-law, you have no idea. My dad's cooking skills are so bad that even dogs wouldn't eat what he makes," Heidi said.
"Of course, if my mom cooks, it's even more terrifying."
"The things they make are simply inedible. I took a bite and completely lost my appetite. I can only eat instant noodles now," when it came to food, Heidi rambled on and on.
"Before I left at noon, I put some prepared dishes in the second layer of the living room fridge. There are vegetables, meat, and even a steak. You can take them out and eat. It's enough for one meal."
"When your dad was cooking, he probably didn't open the living room fridge, so he didn't see the food inside," Joseph said offhandedly.
"Ah? Really?" Hearing this, Heidi was overjoyed.
"Go take a look, and you'll know. Just heat it up, and it'll be ready to eat," Joseph said with a smile.
"I'll go check," Heidi immediately took a bowl and chopsticks from the kitchen and hurried to the living room. She opened the second layer of the fridge and found that there were indeed five or six dishes inside, including her favorite cumin lamb chops. Heidi instantly had tears in her eyes.
"Whew, it's really here. Brother-in-law, you're truly too kind. You're the best brother-in-law in the world," Heidi directly took action, scooping a large portion of the lamb chops into her bowl, and secretly returned to her room.
Back in her room, she started eating.
"Wow, it smells so good. My dad's cooking skills can't even compare to yours," Heidi couldn't stop praising.
"Be careful eating it cold. You might get an upset stomach," Joseph reminded her helplessly.
"I can't be bothered about that now. I'm starving. Without you, I really don't even have food to eat," Heidi said.
"Brother-in-law, I miss you. I don't know how I'll live in the future. Do I have to eat out every day?"
"Brother-in-law, where are you staying now? Should I move in with you? That way, I can eat your cooking every day."
"..."
Heidi kept talking while eating.
"Right now, I'm staying at a friend's place. I don't have money to rent a place. When I have money, I'll see if I want to rent a house," Joseph said casually.
"Ah? Is that so? Then can I come over and freeload meals? I can pay for my share of the food. I have pocket money," Heidi said.
"Oh, right. Brother-in-law, you must be short on money now. I'll transfer some to you later."
"When you have money to rent a house in the future, I'll move in with you."
"By the way, about you and my sister getting divorced, don't be too sad. There are plenty of good women in this world. If my sister doesn't want you, it's her loss. One day, she'll regret it."
"If you really can't take it, I'll marry you in my sister's place. She doesn't cherish you, but I do," Heidi's words became more and more unrestrained.
*Pfft!* Joseph, who had just poured himself a glass of water and taken a sip, spat it out upon hearing Heidi's shocking statement.
"What do you mean by marrying me in your sister's place? Don't talk nonsense, okay? Can such a thing even be substituted?"
"Are you trying to sell yourself to me for a mouthful of food?" Joseph almost collapsed on the spot. This girl's way of thinking was truly bizarre.
"What's wrong with that? What's wrong with doing it for a mouthful of food? You're much better than those hypocritical jerks. Brother-in-law, why don't you consider it?"
"I'm very easy to support. As long as I have food to eat, it's enough. My monthly allowance is also not bad, but I never buy branded clothes or makeup. I basically spend very little each month," Heidi said solemnly.
"Stop talking nonsense. Eat your food properly. Don't you have school tomorrow?" Joseph laughed, not taking Heidi's words to heart at all.
"I do! Whew... In the future, no one will drive me to school, and no one will cook for me! When I'm sick, there won't even be anyone to buy medicine for me," upon mentioning school, Heidi immediately became sorrowful.
"Alright, you're an adult now. You need to learn to take care of yourself. If your stomach feels uncomfortable after eating cold food, there's medicine in the medicine box in the living room. I've written clear instructions on how to use the medicine," Joseph took the opportunity to remind her again.
"You're still the most considerate one, brother-in-law. You're such a good person, the best," Heidi felt touched in her heart. It was difficult to find another man in this world who was so meticulous and caring.
"If there's nothing else, I'll hang up now," Joseph saw that they had been chatting for quite a while.
"Wait, brother-in-law. Have you figured out what work you'll do in the future? Is there anything I can help with regarding work?" Heidi suddenly asked.
"As for work, my friend should have arranged it for me," Joseph scratched his head, a bit uncertain.
"What do you mean by 'should have arranged'? Has it been arranged or not? What kind of work has your friend arranged for you?" Heidi was a bit exasperated upon hearing these vague words.
"If there are no issues, I should be going to work as a teacher," Joseph answered with some uncertainty.
"A teacher? An elementary school teacher? Or a kindergarten teacher? If it's an elementary school teacher, that's okay. Although the pay isn't high, it's stable," Heidi said knowledgeably.
"Not an elementary school teacher. A teacher at Nova University," Joseph explained.
"What? A teacher at Nova University?" Upon hearing Joseph's words, Heidi was startled. She suspected that she had misheard or that Joseph had made a mistake.
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Chapter 712
“Well, saying I know you is both true and not quite—Professor Wilson mentions you all the time. And of course, Alice does too. She keeps saying you’re kind and breathtakingly beautiful.”Mason Alvarez spoke with an easy smile.“Really?”Heidi glanced at Joseph.“Something like that.”Joseph scratched his head, forced to back up Mason Alvarez’s story. He couldn’t remember ever mentioning Heidi to her. This woman—smooth as silk, at home in every room. Still, she was his woman, and that was no bad thing.“Of course,” Mason went on. “Heidi, you called me Professor Alvarez—no need for that. Call me ‘senior’ instead.”“I’m a graduate of Nova University, after all. ‘Senior’ suits me better.”She came over, gently took Heidi’s hand, and spoke with warmth.“Is that really okay?”Heidi was a little surprised.She hadn’t expected Alice to treat her so kindly after learning about her and Joseph. And from the look of it, Mason and Joseph shared more than a simple collegial bond.She’d noticed the
Chapter 711
Right then, a taxi rolled to a stop at the entrance of Whispering Pines Villas.A long, snow-pale leg stepped gracefully onto the curb.Who else could it be but Heidi?She paused at the gate, taking it all in—impressed despite herself. She’d heard Whispering Pines was one of Nova City’s wealthier enclaves, but it still exceeded her expectations. She came from money, too, yet the opulence here was undeniable.“Heidi! Over here!”Alice came trotting up, waving from a distance.At the sight of her, Heidi’s eyes lit up and she closed the distance in a few quick steps.“Alice, perfect timing. I just got out of the cab.”Heidi smiled.“You said you were close, so I rushed right over. Didn’t want you waiting out here.”Alice slipped her arm through Heidi’s, bright and affectionate.“Do your family live here too?”Heidi asked. She’d never really pried into Alice’s home life.“Family? My grandpa and my dad aren’t here much. It’s usually just me and my boyfriend. And my bestie drops by a lot.”
Chapter 710
The silken rush of sensation pulled Joseph under; without realizing it, he gave heat for heat. That night, they laid their hearts bare—speaking in touches and replies, letting action carry what words could not.Mason Alvarez felt herself falling deeper and deeper for Joseph. Once, she’d dismissed men as trivial—countless outstanding suitors, and not one worth a second glance. Until Joseph. With this man, whose life seemed bound to hers by a thousand unseen threads, she finally understood what love meant—how loving a man could mean giving him everything.They lingered in that tenderness for a long while, until Mason, spent and trembling, drifted into sleep.In the morning, Joseph rose early. After last night, he took care not to wake Mason. She, for her part, showed no inclination to get up—truly exhausted.“Joseph, where’s that old woman?”He was in the kitchen making breakfast when Alice walked in.“Uh… probably still asleep.”He felt heat creep up his neck at the thought of the nigh
Chapter 709
“Oh, come on, I was kidding. My sister is the calmest, proudest woman in the world—how could she ever swoon like a lovesick fool?”“Enough talking. I’m turning in.”“Oh, right—tomorrow night I won’t be home for dinner. Tell Grandma and me, would you?”Something occurred to Heidi and she added it offhandedly.“Why not?”Fiona asked.“I’m going to a classmate’s place for a barbecue. A close friend. I’ll head back after we eat.”Heidi replied.“What friend?”Fiona was curious.“A good one. She’s a girl—really cute, sweet as can be.”Heidi said brightly.“Don’t go to a stranger’s home on a whim. You’re not a child. Protect yourself when you’re out, understand?”Fiona reminded her.“Relax, she’s great. We’re classmates.”Heidi reassured her.“All right, use your judgment. If anything happens, call home.”Fiona urged again.“Got it, don’t worry. You don’t need to fuss.”Heidi soothed her and slipped into her room, all but announcing she’d heard every word and planned to forget it immediatel
Chapter 708
Still, Alice was thin-skinned by nature. Even as she teased, a rosy flush crept across her cheeks. She wasn’t like Mason Alvarez, who could say the most shameless things without so much as a blink.“I can’t wait, no. Easy for you to talk when you’re full.”Mason sighed.“It’s only been two days, and you’re already this ravenous?”Alice kept up the ribbing, though her face burned even hotter.“Can you blame me? When something’s that delicious, you never tire of it.”“Your Joseph is delectable—I could never get my fill. I adore him. I’ll never let him go, not in this lifetime.”Mason spoke as she slid her long legs over Alice’s lap and curled her arms around Alice’s neck.“Old woman, you’re shameless. There’s nothing you won’t say.”Alice clicked her tongue, exasperated.“What’s unsayable about it? You know perfectly well how good he is.”“Could you really walk away from a man like that?”“Men dream their whole lives of being like him. Compared to Joseph, all the ones out there are just
Chapter 707
“Of course not.”At his words, a blush bloomed across Mason Alvarez’s face. She lowered her head, a touch of shyness stealing into her gaze.“Then what is it?”Joseph smiled and asked in return.“Why do you need to know so much about women’s business?”“All right, the checkup’s done. We should head back.”“I’m starving. Let’s go home and eat.”Mason patted her stomach and said to Joseph.“When will the results be out—the full-body exam?”Joseph asked again.“By the time we get home, most likely.”“Why are you so anxious? It’s just a routine exam. Nothing’s going to happen.”Mason sounded utterly unconcerned.“I just want to know if there’s been any change in my body.”Joseph nodded.With his strength increasing, would his physical condition shift in any obvious way? The thought tugged at his curiosity.“Probably not. Last time your strength went up, your metrics were still roughly within the norm. So this time should be about the same.”Mason considered for a moment, then answered.Th
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