"She just wants to see Mr. Walker once.""And then what?" If she succeeds in seeing Luke this time, there will be a next time. "She's an adult and needs to take responsibility for her actions. We can't force Luke to do something he doesn't want to do because of her whims. Mr. York, you're close to Mr. Walker and know his family situation better than I do. If Ms. Parker can completely distance herself from Mr. Walker this time, it would be a safeguard for her future personal safety."Stephen remained silent."I'll keep Ms. Parker's mental illness a secret."After finishing my coffee, I told Stephen I was leaving."I'm glad you could say that."Not understanding his words, I paused and looked at Stephen.Stephen's lips twitched slightly. "You can go now. I'll sit here a bit longer."Before leaving Starbucks, I ordered a set meal for him....After that day, Joey was forcibly taken to surgery. When she woke up, she lay in bed, raging at Stephen and Annette.Stephen asked Annett
For Luke, this was a thorny issue. Visiting Joey would encourage her bad behavior, but not seeing her might push her towards Felfast.Jon's talent was unparalleled. If he joined Felfast, Hanque's future would look bleak.Luke remained silent for a long time, then said, "No one has asked for Jon's opinion.""Would Jon be able to express his own opinion?"Jon's situation was special. Except for AI, he couldn't communicate normally with others.Joey was Jon's guardian and could decide who he cooperated with."One should always have some hope."Luke's words were partly to comfort me. I wanted to ask if he had decided not to see Joey, but feared adding to his pressure."Whatever decision Mr. Walker makes, I'll firmly support you!""Does your statement have an expiration date?" Luke looked up, the coldness in his eyes gradually dissipating."For now, no. As for the future, I can't be certain yet."At least during my time as his assistant, these words would remain valid!"I'll wor
Ever since I started training with Luke, my sleep quality at night had improved considerably. I was sleeping soundly when the phone woke me up. Still groggy, I asked, "Who did you say again?""Joey! Joey snuck out of the hospital!""Didn't she just have surgery? Doesn't she need someone to look after her?"Joey's car accident injuries were severe, requiring multiple surgeries. For her health, she couldn't leave the hospital for a while.This woman was causing trouble again!"Mr. York went back to the law firm to handle some work. Joey sent the caregiver away and left the hospital using a wheelchair.""Didn't the duty nurse stop her?""There was an emergency with a patient in the next room, so the nurse went to help. By the time the caregiver returned with Joey's late-night snack, she had already left the hospital. Mr. York has reported it to the police, and everyone's searching for her.""I'll go look too."Health is the foundation of everything. No matter how urgent the matte
Joey's recent mood swings made Stephen cautious about approaching her. He called out softly, "Joey."Joey seemed not to hear, showing no reaction.Stephen tried to soften his voice further, "Joey, shall we go back to the hospital?""I'm sorry for worrying you all," Joey said, her voice hoarse and weak, apologizing voluntarily.Her calmness made Stephen even more concerned. "Joey, if you're upset, you can let it out.""I'm fine, just homesick. I wanted to stay at home for a while." Joey turned with a smile, her tone apologetic. "Sorry everyone, for making you come out so late."Joey reached out to move her wheelchair, and Stephen quickly stepped forward to help."Thank you," Joey said.Her ordinary words of thanks made Stephen look at her twice.Penelope tugged at my sleeve.I scrutinized Joey.Joey's eyes were lowered; I couldn't see the emotion in them."I'll go back to the hospital with Stephen now. You all should go rest. When I'm discharged, I'll treat everyone to a mea
He only studied it for a short while before losing interest and returning to his AI work.In just half a month, he had already produced two complete design concepts and drafts.Seeing his work through video, Professor Killiney praised him repeatedly."You just got lucky. Looking at Jon's work, it's clear he's in a league of his own," Grandpa Shaw said, jabbing at Professor Killiney after seeing the admiration in his eyes and realizing Jon was a genius."To be able to meet Jon and see such excellent work in my lifetime, heaven has been kind to me," Professor Killiney replied.Grandpa Shaw didn't argue but huffed, "Give me back the painting and inkstone I gave you!""Wait while I go get them for you!""You're really returning them?"Grandpa Shaw was just joking with Professor Killiney. In the past, the professor wouldn't have bothered to respond.Grandpa Shaw was shocked and disbelieving when he saw Professor Killiney pick up the inkstone from the cabinet and the painting."So
I already knew that Grandpa Shaw’s memory decline was due to a severe shock, not Alzheimer's disease.Although his condition was irreversible, it was manageable. Luke had already arranged for Dr. Thompson to give Grandpa Shaw a comprehensive examination. After compiling all the test results, Dr. Thompson was now developing a treatment plan for Grandpa Shaw.My gaze was determined. "Grandpa will get better."At that moment, Annette brought over freshly made desserts and placed them in front of Penelope and Jon. "Eat while they're hot. See if you like them."“Your cooking always suits my taste. You've spoiled my palate," Penny said.Annette’s culinary skills were excellent. The rice pudding was sprinkled with raisins, looking especially tempting.She noticed me, and I greeted her."Next time you come here, Ms. Middleton, I'll make some for you too.""Thank you, Annette."Like Marianne, Annette was warm and loving towards the younger generation but knew her boundaries. Afraid of
I couldn’t say no to Wendy. "Alright, I'll go to the comic convention with you!""I'll pick you up at 5 PM today. Be a good girl and wait for me at home, okay?""Got it!"I smiled helplessly and hung up the phone.Wendy loves anime and has collected many anime figurines. She's a regular at comic conventions both domestically and abroad. I've been to two with her but couldn't adapt to the atmosphere.Wendy noticed my discomfort and hadn't invited me for a long time.This time she invited me, it was probably because she was thinking about finding a suitable match for me again.If finding the right person was that easy, Wendy wouldn't still be looking for the ideal man to marry.There was still some time before 5 PM, so I continued to flip through the book Luke had returned last time, jotting down things I didn't understand in my notebook, planning to ask him for explanations when I get to work....At 5 PM, Wendy arrived at my home on time. She tossed me two shopping bags, "Swe
As Wendy applied the blush, she pressed it firmly against my cheeks, her irritation evident in her voice. Her emotional reaction made me doubt the existence of this secret admirer. Could there really be someone crushing on me?Still skeptical, I probed further, having no interest in romance at the moment. "Wendy, will he be at the cosplay event?""You want to meet him? I can call him right now," Wendy exclaimed, reaching for her bag."Stop teasing, Wendy!" I pleaded, grabbing her hand to prevent her from grabbing her phone."He would be heartbroken if he knew how you're reacting," Wendy dramatically clutched her chest."We're not a good match," I protested."How can you know that without even meeting him?" Wendy tilted my chin up, examining my makeup. "Give him a chance. Give yourself a chance.""It's not easy to move on from heartbreak. Maybe someday I'll be ready for a new relationship, but not right now."Luke's face suddenly flashed in my mind, causing me to falter. Afraid