MasukFifteen minutes later, the kitchen was filled with the rich scent of butter and Grace’s excited giggles. Ivy poured the batter carefully while Grace stood on a chair, clutching a spatula far too big for her tiny hands.“Slowly, sweetheart,” Ivy said patiently. “If you rush, it’ll get messy.”Josh st
Ivy clicked her tongue and playfully smacked his arm. “That’s because you were the one who dragged me into that ridiculous plan to take back my house from Rico.”“And you agreed to it,” Josh shot back.“Because I thought you were just some crazy guy looking for entertainment,” Ivy said honestly.Jos
Ivy, who had been busy tossing salad at the dining table, could only laugh. “You two are like kids fighting over Grace’s attention.”Natasha chuckled softly. “She’s right, Ivy. At home, whenever Nathan sees a cute toy, the first thing he says isn’t about me—it’s always, ‘Grace would love this.’”Nat
FOUR YEARS LATER“Grace! Don’t run in the hallway!”Ivy’s voice echoed through the living room, which was now a battlefield of toys, stuffed animals, and a sticky spill of apple juice on the glass table.The little girl with golden-brown hair looked back for half a second before bursting into laught
Josh leaned back on the living room sofa, his gaze fixed on Alena, who was cradling the tiny baby in her arms with the gentlest smile he had ever seen. Grace looked utterly peaceful, occasionally letting out a small yawn and stretching like a kitten in her grandmother’s embrace.“Mom, it’s been almo
The first few days after Ivy came home from the hospital felt like the beginning of an entirely new chapter in their lives.The once-quiet house was now a world of baby cries, Ivy’s soft lullabies, and Josh’s panicked voice every time their little girl so much as twitched.“Josh, please… it’s only t
Two weeks had passed since the high-profile trial that dragged down Jaeyoon Jung and his loyal lackeys, Clara and Rico. The business world was still buzzing with gossip and endless media coverage, but for Joshua Miller, life felt lighter. Victory was at his back, steadying his every step. And more t
That evening, the headlines across every channel shifted dramatically.“Jaeyoon Jung’s Corruption Exposed!”“Joshua Miller Presents Proof of Illegal Transfers!”“Kim Ivy, Victim of a Smear Campaign!”On the television screen, Jaeyoon’s face appeared beneath bold, crimson headlines. Investors who had
Jaeyoon lit a cigarette, his fingers trembling just slightly. “I knew Joshua would make a move. But not this fast. Dylan must be the one pulling strings behind the scenes.”One of the men spoke carefully, measuring each word. “Then what should we do, sir? If that evidence reaches the media, your nam
Meanwhile, inside a private restaurant, Jaeyoon Jung watched the live broadcast on a massive screen. His booming laughter filled the room.“Hahaha! Look at him!” Jaeyoon slapped the table, nearly tipping his wineglass. “Joshua Miller, standing in front of the cameras, defending that woman like he’s







