Observing the affectionate pair in front of her, Natasha's mouth twitched slightly.She turned around and wanted to leave. Since Natalie said she could get the medicine, there was no reason for her to stay there.Mike glanced up. Seeing Natasha about to leave, he intended to catch up and clarify if he had really seen her before.A hand suddenly rested on his shoulder as he was about to step forward. The next second, Joshua's voice sounded in his ear. "Mr. Mike, I'll leave my grandpa in your care."Mike snapped back to reality and reluctantly stepped back. He nodded and said, "You can rest assured. I will take care of Mr. Grayson Senior."Joshua nodded in acknowledgment.Just then, Terry approached from behind Joshua and whispered something in his ear, instantly causing the latter's expression to change.Afterward, Joshua nodded at Mike. With a hint of apology in his expression, he said, "There are some matters at Grayson Corporation that need my attention. I can't help you here
Meanwhile, Natasha turned around and exited Grayson Hospital. As soon as she exited the hospital, she spotted Ryan.Ryan was dressed in straight-legged jeans and black sneakers. He wore a gray sweater on top and a loose camel-colored coat. He gave off a vibe of both warmth and sunshine.Standing at the hospital entrance, he eagerly stretched out his arm and waved at her as she emerged.Natasha walked toward Ryan. Her tone was tinged with surprise as she asked, "What brings you here?"Seeing Natasha walking toward him, Ryan's lips curled into a smile. "You came to the hospital with Joshua's assistant and didn't drive yourself. I was afraid it might be difficult for you to go back, so I came to pick you up."Natasha glanced up at Ryan. She couldn't see it from afar, but now that she was closer, she noticed the chill emanating from Ryan.His ears and cheeks were slightly red from the cold, clearly indicating he had been standing outside for quite some time.Natasha's heart skipped
Natasha suddenly spoke with tears in her eyes. She thanked Ryan for allowing her to experience such a feeling again after Jacob's death.During her three years at Grayson Villa, she had always been the one waiting for Joshua to come home. Yet, every time she returned from outside, feeling exhausted, not a single Grayson bothered to show her care or concern.Ryan looked up to meet Natasha's gaze. He wondered if he had misheard.Before he could respond, a voice interrupted from behind Natasha. "Natasha? Aren't you supposed to leave? Why are you still here?"Natasha turned to see Joshua emerging from Grayson Hospital. He was dressed in a black coat. Each step he took echoed with the dull sound of his leather shoes.Joshua glared coldly at Natasha and Ryan, who was standing behind her.A few moments ago, Joshua had seen Natasha and Ryan standing in the snow. They were wearing light clothing and seemed unaffected by the cold.The duo were looking at each other lovingly. Their smiles
Joshua stood motionless, staring into the distance where the car had disappeared a while ago. His expression was unreadable.Terry scratched his head, unsure whether he should remind Joshua about the urgent company matters. He was worried about seeming insensitive. Wearing a gloomy expression, he quietly watched Joshua.The chilly wind made him shiver, and he wrapped his suit tightly around himself. He wondered why Joshua wasn't affected by the cold.Then, he noticed that Joshua was wearing a high-quality black coat, which no doubt kept him warm.Terry looked down at his own suit, which was wrinkled from sprinting all the way here.He shook his head helplessly and clutched himself. He couldn't help but mock himself for having to endure the cold wind due to Joshua's problems.Just when Terry assumed Joshua wouldn't be back at the office today, he suddenly heard Joshua's voice, which was chillingly firm. "Find out about Ryan."He spoke quickly, and Terry didn't hear him clearly. "
Terry noticed Natalie acting strangely. He sensed that something was wrong.Joshua took one look at Natalie before he replied, "No, let's go."Terry didn't dare to say much. He quickly answered, "Understood."As he cautiously started the car, he couldn't help but wonder why Joshua was ignoring Natalie.It was only a few months ago that he had been madly in love with her. He had even been willing to kick Natasha out of Grayson Villa for her.While their car was pulling away, a man in a white coat rushed out of the alley next to the Grayson Hospital. He seemed nervous, and Terry noticed him immediately due to his distinctive clothing.Just as Terry tried to get a better look at the man, Joshua's voice interrupted. "Are we leaving or what?"Joshua rubbed his temples with his eyes closed, looking tired and irritated at the same time.Terry quickly came to his senses and replied, "Yes, Mr. Grayson. We'll leave right away."He drove the car out of the hospital grounds without taking
Ryan and Natasha stood not far from the entrance to the villa.The man stood against the golden light, his features half-hidden in shadow.Natasha couldn't make it out at first, but then she thought it could be Joshua. But as she looked closer, she realized the man was broader and shorter than Joshua.After closing the car door, Ryan noticed Natasha standing still while staring at the entrance. He asked, "What's the matter, professor? It's freezing out here. Why aren't you going in?"Natasha signaled in the direction of the entrance by lifting her chin.Ryan noticed a figure lingering at the entrance. He was obviously waiting for someone.Ryan couldn't help frowning. He considered it lucky that he had accompanied Natasha home that day. She could have been vulnerable to potential troublemakers if she had been alone.Determined to teach the man a lesson, Ryan marched up to him.Yet, Natasha grabbed him by the sleeve and suggested, "Should I call Shawn to come over?"She felt the
Daniel's coughing revealed how harshly Ryan had treated him. He couldn't even speak.Natasha glanced nervously at Ryan, who appeared unsure of what to do.She recognized Ryan's concern and reassured him, saying, "Don't blame yourself. It's simply a misunderstanding. Help me open the door and bring him inside.""Oh, yeah," Ryan responded. He lightly smacked his forehead before opening the door. They worked together to bring Daniel indoors.Even after Daniel sat down on the couch, his coughing didn't cease.Ryan made a sensible decision this time. He hurried to the kitchen, filled a glass with water, and promptly handed it to Daniel.After Daniel took a few sips and caught his breath, he started to feel better bit by bit. The redness in his face began to fade, too. Ryan felt relieved.Daniel sat up straight, cleared his throat, and said to Ryan, "You're quite strong, young man!"Ryan couldn't quite discern if Daniel was complimenting or chastising him with his hearty tone.It wa
Daniel was laughing just a moment ago before he suddenly turned to Ryan and asked, "What's your name?"He seemed very excited. It was as if Natasha was about to marry Ryan any second."Well… um…" Ryan stuttered."Uncle Daniel, you've got it wrong!" Natasha quickly interrupted."Wrong? If you're not dating, then why did you come home together at this hour? Don't try to deceive me."Daniel didn't believe her. Chuckling, he added, "I wouldn't mind if you two were a couple."Ryan seemed friendly and approachable, unlike Joshua, who appeared distant and aloof.Joshua always wore a solemn expression, which often left people wondering why he seemed so arrogant. Moreover, Ryan even took the initiative to protect Natasha, which impressed Daniel.Natasha took a sip of water to calm her nerves. Holding her forehead, she said helplessly, "He's not my boyfriend. He's my assistant in my lab."He came home with me today because we were delayed by something, and we haven't had dinner yet. Plu