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
Moments later, an assistant returned carrying a velvet box containing a delicate ruby pendant and a pair of glossy black heels.Josh reached for the necklace himself. “Sit,” he said gently, but it held the weight of a command.“I—I can put it on myself.”“Of course you can. But this time, let me.”W
"Isn't this too much?" Ivy asked, staring at the gown still clinging to her body. A navy dress, adorned with sequins and a satin bow cinched at the waist. It wasn’t just the design—she’d caught a glimpse of the price tag earlier, and honestly... she had never imagined herself wearing something this
Josh hadn’t let her go since they stepped into the bathroom. Even while he filled the tub with warm water and a calming scent of aromatherapy, his arms remained securely around her. It was overwhelming—his presence, his nearness, the way he whispered with that deep voice that stirred her thoughts in
“Put me down,” Ivy demanded, her grip tightening around Josh’s shoulders. One wrong move and her butt would hit a step—hard. Honestly, where had this maniac energy come from? Who just carries someone like this?Josh grinned. “Not until you give me a reward.”“I fed you!” Ivy protested. “Come on, I’m







