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
Natasha was set on marrying into the Grayson family, so she believed it was her fault from the beginning. She felt too ashamed to reconnect with her relatives."Please, make some time soon to come with me to visit your mom at the Sullivan residence. She's been wanting to see you," Daniel urged.Natasha took a sip of her drink quietly, lost in thought."Even if you're unsure about seeing your mom, you should at least visit your grandfather. He misses you badly, and he's not getting any younger…" Daniel trailed off.Suddenly, Natasha was reminded of Philip lying in a hospital bed. The fragility of life stirred up emotions within her.After a moment, she nodded and responded with a soft sound of agreement.Daniel smiled and reached out to gently pat Natasha's head. "That's more like it."They stood near the staircase, chatting for a while.Meanwhile, Ryan was occupied in the kitchen. Once he finished preparing dinner, he carried the dishes to the table.Spotting Natasha and Danie
Daniel looked furious. His eyes were wide with anger, veins popping on his temples, and his cheeks trembling slightly. It was clear he was very upset about what Natasha had done.Ryan hung his head even lower. The atmosphere at the dinner table immediately became tense.Natasha remained quiet as Daniel looked at her, waiting for a response.Daniel's anger grew stronger. "Natasha, I'm asking—"Suddenly, he realized he wasn't addressing a subordinate at the hospital, but his niece whom he hadn't seen in years. He recognized that his tone had been too harsh.Swiftly, he softened his approach and asked, "Natasha, could you please tell me? Was the patient you operated on this afternoon a Grayson?"Natasha tightened her lips, served more meatloaf for Daniel, and responded, "Uncle Daniel, let's eat. It's not the right time to discuss this during dinner."Daniel noticed Natasha's attempt to change the subject. He was familiar with her stubbornness, which had been apparent from her insis