LOGINFifteen 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
Meanwhile, far from the room steeped in scheming, Joshua and Ivy sat side by side on the apartment balcony. The night breeze drifted softly around them, carrying a quiet peace after such a long day.Joshua lit a cigarette, only to stub it out almost immediately when Ivy wrinkled her nose. “I forgot
They gathered in the living room, the air still carrying a trace of formality until Elizabeth quickly softened it with her warmth. She began asking Ivy about her routines, her work, even how she had first met Joshua.“To be honest, I’m curious,” Elizabeth said with a bright, genuine smile. “How did
Incheon Airport was busier than usual that afternoon. Joshua Miller stood tall in a crisp black suit, his eyes fixed on the arrival gates. The moment two familiar figures appeared—Nathan and Elizabeth Miller—his chest tightened.Nathan, with hair-streaked silver and the commanding air of a seasoned
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







