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Chapter 754
“You’re asking me? I don’t know either. Maybe it’s just my physique—something about me is… different.”Joseph only chuckled as he spoke.“Mr. Wilson, you really are a strange man.”Mason Alvarez lifted her head slightly to look at Joseph, a bright gleam flickering in her eyes.“What kind of strange? The way you say it sounds oddly strange in itself.”Joseph couldn’t help but laugh.“Your strength is strange, your body’s strange, and even in that respect, you’re far beyond other men. You can’t be measured by common sense at all.”At the mention of that respect, a faint blush warmed Mason Alvarez’s delicate face. It took her a moment to force the words out.“Ahem… I don’t know why either!”Joseph’s face flushed too. Put that way, he did sound rather unusual.For the next two days, the three women scarcely left Joseph’s side. Even Heidi stayed over two nights.In those two days, Joseph was more or less relentlessly pampered by Alice and Heidi.As for Dr. Mason Alvarez, she took charge of
Chapter 753
“Huh? Sleep with you? No—I’ll sleep down here!”“If I share the bed, I’ll bump your wounds. I toss and turn.”Alice shook her head hard, clutching her quilt like a fortress.“Then go to your own room. I’m not old or helpless. I can take care of myself.”Joseph sighed.“No. You’re a patient. If you need anything in the night, I’ll be right here to help.”Alice’s tone was adamant.He had no way to talk her down, yet the thought of her sleeping on the floor didn’t sit right.With a helpless shrug, he got out of bed, scooped her up, and deposited her on the mattress.“Joseph! What are you doing?”Alice startled.“Didn’t you say you were keeping me company?”“Sleeping on the floor doesn’t count. Sharing the bed does.”He grinned.“You’re covered in wounds and you’re still picking me up. What if you tear something?”She fretted.“Then stay put. If you climb back down there, I’ll just carry you up again.”He tucked the blanket around her, and they settled under the same quilt.“But when I’m
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“W-wait!”Seeing what they were about to do, Joseph flushed to the ears.“Joseph, we’re only doing this for your sake.”Alice’s eyes shone with earnest concern.“Ahem, I’ll handle it myself.”Joseph cleared his throat and tugged his pants down.Mason moved in and began treating the wounds.From Alice’s angle, it looked for all the world like Mason was crouched doing something… questionable. The image flashed through her mind, and her cheeks warmed.Then shame pricked her. The old lady was tending to Joseph, serious and meticulous—how could she let her thoughts run wild?Joseph’s legs, like his torso, bore more than a few cuts. None were grave, but none could be ignored.Kneeling between Joseph’s legs, Mason carefully cleaned and dressed the wounds.This close, his scent was unmistakable—warm and distinctly male. She felt her face heat.It was achingly familiar. His scent—his alone.Every time it reached her, it sent her pulse quickening.But now was not the time to drift. She had twee
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“Fine.”Joseph could only relent. He knew his injuries were superficial, yet Alice and Mason Alvarez were acting as if he’d been mortally wounded.Was this what people meant by love turning to panic?Still, he let it go. He was genuinely depleted and needed fuel fast.He ate and drank heartily for half an hour, until the hollow in his stomach eased.Fortunately, Alice had prepared a feast. After dinner, they shooed him off to shower.Mason and Alice took the chance to grab a quick bite themselves.When Joseph came out of the bathroom, towel-dry and clean, he didn’t see them in the living room.Puzzled, he headed to his bedroom. It was still early—surely they weren’t turning in already.What were those two up to now?He eased his door open—and stopped short.Alice and Mason were both in his room.“Professor Wilson, you’re done. Come here. Sit. I’ll get the salve on.”Mason beckoned him in.“No need to rush, is there?”Joseph tried a smile.“Joseph, here’s hot tea. If you’re thirsty, ju
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“Oh, please—don’t pin it all on me. You act proper, but who knows what’s going on in that head of yours.”Mason Alvarez shot back, a little defiant.Alice was in too good a mood to spar with her.After so much time with Joseph, Alice’s cooking had improved dramatically.She still couldn’t quite match him, but she was close.The whole house was filled with the rich fragrance of dinner.When the last bit of prep was done, Alice took her seat at the table.It was laden with dishes—an abundant spread.Vrrrm.Just then, the sound of a car drifted in from outside.“Joseph’s back.”Alice hurried out at once.Mason followed quickly behind.After parking, Joseph stepped inside.But when Alice and Mason saw him, they froze.He was bruised and scuffed, his white shirt smeared with dirt and blood.He looked utterly spent—worn thin.“What’s with the staring?”Joseph asked, seeing them stand there, stunned.“Joseph… is that blood? Are you hurt? What happened to you? How did you end up like this?”“
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“The most important thing right now is to get your body back in shape.”“Once you’ve recovered, we’ll tell you everything we know.”Neil Foster paused, as if weighing his words, then spoke to Joseph.“All right. I’ll wait for your call.”Joseph could only agree, helplessly.On the way back to the West Mountain training base, Joseph and Neil chatted about trivialities—work, life—nothing more.Half an hour later, they pulled up outside the West Mountain base.“Professor Wilson, you can still drive, right? You seem steady enough.”Neil got out with Joseph, sounding him out.“Much better.”“I was just worn out. Driving shouldn’t be a problem.”Joseph replied.“It’s been a long time since you’ve fought at this intensity—dancing on the edge between life and death. You may find it brings new insight, and it may stir old memories.”“Coach Adams and I want you to take some time to digest what this fight has given you.”Neil’s tone carried real weight.“Okay. I understand.”“Dean Foster, I’ll h
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