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
"Can't I just do it by myself?" Ivy asked, her tone weary. It wasn’t the first time she’d asked—but that didn’t seem to matter.“We’re sorry, Miss Kim,” said one of the team Josh had obviously hired—people brought in specifically to help Ivy get ready for the banquet. He gave her an apologetic smile
Rico bowed his head. “I apologize, Director Jung. But... I believe the situation is starting to affect my position as well.”“Then all the more reason for you to act,” Jaeyoon said sharply. “Control that woman. Make your stance with Clara crystal clear. Teach her a proper lesson before she causes an
Inside the dimly lit, enclosed meeting room, the thick scent of alcohol and cigar smoke hung heavily in the air. Jaeyoon Jung sat at the head of the table, clad in a sharply tailored grey suit that looked far too formal for the casual setting. The authority radiating from him was unmistakable—undeni
When he didn’t continue, Ivy glanced over, intrigued. “What is it?”“If you ever fall in love again,” Josh said slowly, “make sure it’s with someone who stands beside you, not behind you.”Ivy threw him a sidelong look. “That sounds suspiciously like a hidden proposal.”“Who knows,” Josh muttered wi







