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“It’s fine, Joseph. I’ll clean up slowly. Just come back up when you’re done.”Alice’s voice was sweet as she spoke.Watching Alice quietly and diligently bustling about, Joseph felt an unexpected pang of tenderness for the girl. Lately she’d been so much more industrious—learning to cook, helping with the housework. Before they were together, she’d been a pampered heiress, adored by all. In her family, she could have gone a lifetime without lifting a finger and no one would have batted an eye.Yet ever since she’d been with him, she’d volunteered to do it all.Guilt pricked at Joseph’s heart. He resolved to shoulder more from now on, to spoil her a little extra. Or better yet, have the wild, untamable Mason Alvarez pull more of the weight.He mulled it over as he headed downstairs.Once there, he brewed a quick pot of tea before turning toward the bathroom. The door stood half-closed, and he thought nothing of it as he pushed it open.“Ah!”No sooner had he stepped inside than a scre
Chapter 699
“The old woman isn’t wrong. And Joseph, you were involved—of course you’d be curious, wouldn’t you?”“She gathered all that evidence for your sake.”Alice chimed in as well.“When you put it that way… it does make some sense.”“Seems like I ought to thank that classmate in person.”Joseph scratched his head and smiled.“It more than makes sense.”“And that girl is gorgeous—tall, slender, a first-rate beauty.”Mason Alvarez was fulsome in praise.“How would you know? Have you met her?”Joseph frowned, puzzled.“Uh, I haven’t. But the little lass has—she told me.”Mason Alvarez blinked, answering with blunt honesty.“You idiot—old woman, weren’t you with me when we went to see her? We didn’t eat together, but you definitely saw her.”Alice tugged on Mason Alvarez’s sleeve.“Oh, right—how did I forget that? Yes, I’ve seen her.”“Just like I said—an absolute stunner. If Mr. Wilson saw her, he’d definitely like her.”Mason Alvarez piled it on.“Mr. Alvarez, what are you babbling about? ‘I’
Chapter 698
“Some things must wait for their time. I can’t tell you yet.”“Next to a man like Joseph, the rest of us are ordinary.”“You said he’s popular at Nova University—recognized for his scholarship and everything else.”“To me, that’s only the tip of the iceberg. His abilities go far beyond that.”Old Mr. Cooper’s tone turned quietly enigmatic.“Now you’re only making me more curious,” Heidi sighed.“If you’re curious, ask him. If he thinks it’s time, he’ll tell you.”“But in his current state, I doubt he remembers much,” the old man added with a genial smile.“What about my sister?” Heidi pressed.“What about her?” He blinked, momentarily puzzled.“After marrying him, she spent years like a machine—always working, unhappy with everyone, twisted up inside.”“She resented being pushed into that marriage.”“But so much has happened lately. She’s learned so much. Naturally, something inside her shifted.”“For a woman, isn’t that its own kind of torment?”Heidi’s breath left her in a sigh.“Sh
Chapter 697
“How do you even teach something like that?”Joseph was at a complete loss.“It’s easy. Think it through. Just teach me the way you did a minute ago. (eye roll)”Heidi’s reply came almost instantly.“Let’s… talk about it another time. I’m busy right now.”He sounded flustered.“Hehe, fine, fine!”Seeing that, Joseph ended the chat at once and let out a breath he hadn’t realized he was holding.Maybe it was their history, but time alone with Heidi always felt like pressure—especially when it was just the two of them.He pocketed his phone and headed downstairs for the sesame oil.Nova City, Cooper estate.After messaging Joseph, Heidi poured a cup of hot water and made her way to old Mr. Cooper’s room, humming softly, buoyed by a secret happiness.She slipped into his ward a few minutes later.“Grandpa, here’s your hot water. Careful—it’s hot!”She set the cup on the side table.“I could hear you humming from down the hall,” he chuckled. “What’s got you in such a mood today? Something
Chapter 696
“I’m driving. I’ll talk when I’m home.”It was all Joseph could do to reply that much to Heidi.“Oh. (eye roll)”Her single word came with an eye-roll emoji—loaded, suggestive.Joseph let it be and focused on the road. With that mischievous girl, one never knew what she’d do next. She was willful, yes, but truly kind to him, and the household staff adored her. Maybe that was Heidi’s peculiar charm.He was still mulling it over when his phone rang again. The caller ID flashed: Mason Alvarez.“Hey, you incorrigible man—are you back yet?”Her voice was warm honey through the speaker.“On my way.”“We’re out of sesame oil and grilling oil. Pick some up. We’re doing barbecue tonight—we’ve started the prep. Hurry home.”“Got it.”“Okay, see you. Mwah—big kiss!”She blew a playful kiss and hung up.Joseph could only grin. That woman—so chaotic, so endearing. He pressed the accelerator a little harder.Halfway back, he pulled in at a store and grabbed everything they’d need for the barbecue.
Chapter 695
“Look at the lipstick I just bought—do you like this shade?” Heidi stood before Joseph, eyes closed, lips pouted, the crimson of her mouth soft and lush.At the sight of that glossy mouth on that heartbreakingly beautiful face, Joseph felt a sudden thud in his chest. With that rose-red against her flawless features, she was nothing short of breathtaking—anyone would lose their head.What kind of luck did I earn in a past life, to be surrounded by women like this? he thought, half in wonder, half in disbelief.Unable to resist the urge, he flicked her forehead lightly.“Ow!”She clapped a hand to the spot, glaring at him with wounded eyes.“You’re awful. Rotten brother-in-law. Stupid man. That really hurt.”She bristled like a ruffled little hen, fury and cuteness all tangled together.“The color’s lovely,” Joseph said with an easy smile. “It suits you.”With that, he headed toward the gate.“Really?”“You really think it looks good?”Her sulk vanished in an instant. She hurried after
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